E.M.F. 1860 Snub Nose C&B revolver

[Bottom Dealin Mike, SASS #22273]

E.M.F. just sent me this neat 1860 Army snub nose cap & ball revolver for my black powder column in Guns of the Old West. It is sort of an Avenging Angel gun.

I can't wait to see how it does at the range next week. I'll keep you all informed.

[Tom Bullweed]

Very cool gun. I have seen a couple of articles on these guns in the past few years. They all used round balls (like most current c&b revolvers), but old photos show conical bullets that would have done more damage at the lower velocities of these short-barreled guns.

If I ever come a across a bargain used 1860 Colt, I may have to get it and modify it to look like this gun with a very notorious past. My R&D conversion cylinders and .45 cowboy specials would make this gun even more fun.

I look forward to seeing your article.

[evil dogooder]

I've always wanted a pair of those. Every time prairie dawg sells some i drool for weeks

[Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329]

I've got a pair of the older Cabelas Piettas.

They are indeed very cool.

I like the plowhandle grip tho.

The Thunderer grips looks cool, but I shoot better when the gun wears Navy grips.

Leather by Angry Angus of Firelands Peacemakers in NE Ohio.

--Dawg

[Kid Kneestone SASS #14851]

I made up one of these from an 1860 with the plow handle grips some years ago. Lot of fun to shoot! I'm still looking for another cheap one to make a duplicate.

 

Kid Kneestone

[Tom Bullweed]

I am interested in the best loading technique:

- disassembly to use a table-top loader to seat the bullet

- use some sort of pry to fit the ball into the chamber

- use a small mallet to seat the ball

[Rowdy Yates, SASS #141]

I am interested in the best loading technique:

- disassembly to use a table-top loader to seat the bullet

- use some sort of pry to fit the ball into the chamber

- use a small mallet to seat the ball

This is why the 1860 has it all over the 51. It has the creeping loading lever system.

If you remove the first lug on the loading lever it can be fitted into place without removing the rammer screw.

When you are finished loading you raise the lever high and remove it.

[Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329]

The wedge is easily removed & a Powder Inc cylinder loader can be used.

This allows me to wipe off any accumulated fouling & get a very consistent load.

Been doing it for years.

Also do it with the 5.5" 1860s that Rowdy jest fixed up with cap guards for me -- Thanks Rowdy!

Takes me only about 3-4 shooters while watching the unloading table.

--Dawg

[Rowdy Yates, SASS #141]

My pleasure Dawg.

[Jack N. Water]

Oh nice. Added a pair to my Christmas list

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

The short barreled guns from Pietta aren't cut for the loading lever. Not even an option. The lower shroud is bored straight thru tho, and that funky little brass rod in the picture fits the hole and rams the ball. It works. Sorta.

For my pair of similar guns with 1851 type octagonal barrels, I use a "Tower of Power." Actually much easier, more consistent and faster.

They are a real hoot to shoot. Especially Gunfighter <}:-)

 

Coffinmaker