Brendan the Kid Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Hi gang, I'm new to SASS, but am coming from a reenacting background so I'm most interested in Classic Cowboy. I'm looking for a rifle, a hammered double, and pistols (still deciding between .44-40 and .45 LC). Does anyone have any of these guns collecting dust in their safe that they're looking to part with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudflat Mike, SASS #20904 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Just bumped up a set I've got for sale and sending ya a PN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Burn Powder Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 13 minutes ago, Brendan the Kid said: Hi gang, I'm new to SASS, but am coming from a reenacting background so I'm most interested in Classic Cowboy. I'm looking for a rifle, a hammered double, and pistols (still deciding between .44-40 and .45 LC). Does anyone have any of these guns collecting dust in their safe that they're looking to part with? If your gonna shoot black powder go with the 44/40 the tapered case helps keep your gun cleaner. Mudflat is a great pard to deal with you should give his guns a close look!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I've got a shortened 44-40. 73, A Remy 58 with bp and a .45 conversion cylinder Also a few oddball vaqueros no matching pairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel City Dude Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Check out these guns on the SASS wire. Here is a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Catorce Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Dont forget 38-40 caliber also great for classic cowboy and great for black powder as well…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Smith Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I second the 44-40 choice. Also a model 92 is not allowed in Classic Cowboy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Art Tillery Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 The 44-40 is an excellent cartridge for Classic Cowboy. Great for black powder, as it seals the chamber better then 45 Colt, not allowing gunk back into the action of the rifle. It can be loaded with a 165 grn bullet and light powder charge to manage recoil in pistols. 44-40 brass is not as common as the 45 colt and is slightly more difficult to load, expect some damaged cases. The 45 colt... Rugger, solid cartridge... Easy to find normally. You can often shoot, in Rugers, the 45 Schofield or 45 Cowboy Special cartridges to reduce recoil. You picked the best Category there is! Welcome to the ranks! If you have Facebook check out the Classic Cowboy/Cowgirl Showdown page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I went with .44-40 for my rifle as I am also planning on black powder when I reload. Other than having to deal with another caliber, how about .44 Russian out of revolvers chambered for .44 Special? Still makes the needed smoke but has a little less recoil. On edit: Not selling my guns, just wanted to present another option for your future revolvers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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