Gallows Hugh Moore Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 After I get an action job on my 1860 Armys I will be in need of an appropriate mule eared shotgun. I will be shooting an 1860 Henry rifle along with the C&B revolvers so want to stay as period correct as possible. Would a Cimmaron copy of the Colt double barrel be appropriate? Again I am going for style over speed and maximum fun factor and I like lots of smoke! I already have plenty of brass 2 1/2 inch shells and lots of real black powder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruff Kut Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I think that would make a fine looking smoke pole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) Good Afternoon:Yes, the Cimarron is a good choice. I also have a Pioneer Hammer double that I will list shortly, after my knee surgery. It is a high end hammer double with 2 barrel sets, 18.5" and 26" in very lightly used condition -- maybe 100 rounds smokeless. Info about it is here: http://www.pioneer-pac.com/pioneer-shotguns,prp1,8,2 Looking for $1500 shipped --Dawg Edited January 16, 2017 by Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 That Cimarron (Colt 1878) gun is the same as the TTN hammered double. Stoutest and actually the fastest hammer double to shoot for most cowboys. Go for it. You will be in good company. Good luck, GJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben McCoy Rankin # 34239 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Yes very good choice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Last I checked frontiersman didn't reqire a hammered SxS just a SxS or 87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Last I checked frontiersman didn't reqire a hammered SxS just a SxS or 87 Read 87 thought 97. By bad Edited January 17, 2017 by Sedalia Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) You are thinking Frontier Cartridge not Frontiersman No sir, Blackey Cole is correct about the shotgun. Split Rail who is a National and World Champion Frontiersman uses a hammerless shotgun! FRONTIERSMAN Any Main Match percussion revolver with non-adjustable sights (Note exceptions listed re: dovetailed sights). (Exception: The 1873 Uberti percussion revolver is not allowed.) Revolvers must be shot duelist or double duelist style. See Duelist description for required shooting technique. Must use blackpowder in all loads (rifle, revolver, and shotgun). Must use a side-by-side, single shot, or lever action shotgun in the main match stages. Any SASS–legal pistol caliber rifle is acceptable. Edited January 17, 2017 by Rye Miles #13621 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge'm All Duncan, SASS#67320 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Yep, Dave you got it wrong. DOUBLE BARREL, SINGLE SHOT OR LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN ALLOWED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 An exposed hammer shotgun is only required for Classic Cowboy. But, for historical accuracy, hammerless shotguns have been around a LONG time, the boxlock, designed by Anson & Deeley was introduced in 1875. And W.W. Greener introduced their self-cocking shotgun in 1876. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Yep, Dave you got it wrong. DOUBLE BARREL, SINGLE SHOT OR LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN ALLOWED. Yes I did. Read 87 thought 97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 An exposed hammer shotgun is only required for Classic Cowboy. But, for historical accuracy, hammerless shotguns have been around a LONG time, the boxlock, designed by Anson & Deeley was introduced in 1875. And W.W. Greener introduced their self-cocking shotgun in 1876. Hammerless shotguns: Westley Richards 1870 Baker 1881 Remington 1882 Colt 1883 just to name a few............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Hugh Moore Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 I know the hammerless guns are OK for the ctagory but they just don't look right with the cap guns I will be toting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 87s are legal for classic as that's what I shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc McCoy, SASS #8381 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I shoot a TTN (now imported by Cimarron) in Frontiersman for the same "Looks right & fun" reasons. I really like it. I have an original Colt 1878 and when I lay them side by side you can see just how close a copy it is! Yes, it is a bit heavy, that means it is solid and durable. The Colt 1878 was a top grade gun in the day; I think this one is too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I am using a single shot shotgun, With 1858 Remys and a Henry . Im slow and makenem choke hee hee hee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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