First BP pistol purchase

[Ferrets Bueller]

Thinking of getting a bp revolver.

I've been offered a colt .36 signature series, its serial number is 33994 can anyone tell the age of it by that number?

It looks in very good condition, action feels nice and crisp and all works as it should.

I'm told its a third generation colt and although not as good as the 1st and 2nd gen, they are still a good pistol. I know about the uberti castings and being made in the USA etc.

What do you guys think of this as a first purchase.

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[tacfoley]

Thinking of getting a bp revolver.

I've been offered this pistol, at a much better price than shown.

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I'm told its a third generation colt and although not as good as the 1st and 2nd gen, they are still a good pistol. I know about the uberti castings and being made in the USA etc.

What do you guys think of this as a first purchase.

Any of the 'Colt' repros are good, but as you say, some are marginally better. I have a second gen Walker, serial #1816, so not too far down the production line after they started 'making' them again. If you can get this revolver at a good price, then go for it. You'll likely need all the fixings, including that all-important .451" ball mould, and maybe advice.

Come back here for the second item...

And welcome to the 'smell o'cow fart' brigade!

tac

BTW - let's have the rest of the URL so's we can admirify it.

[Ferrets Bueller]

Any of the 'Colt' repros are good, but as you say, some are marginally better. I have a second gen Walker, serial #1816, so not too far down the production line after they started 'making' them again. If you can get this revolver at a good price, then go for it. You'll likely need all the fixings, including that all-important .451" ball mould, and maybe advice.

Come back here for the second item...

And welcome to the 'smell o'cow fart' brigade!

tac

BTW - let's have the rest of the URL so's we can admirify it.

The pics are above now

No more URL I'm afraid just the link to the ad on g star which the forum won't allow.

I do have this pic I took the other day

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps3524e538.jpg

The pistol is up at £495 but I can get it for well over half that, the gunshop selling it will sort out all the bits needed as well as run me through using it, I know I need to be well clued up/careful using black powder.

[tacfoley]

The pics are above now

No more URL I'm afraid just the link to the ad on g star which the forum won't allow.

I do have this pic I took the other day

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps3524e538.jpg

The pistol is up at £495 but I can get it for well over half that, the gunshop selling it will sort out all the bits needed as well as run me through using it, I know I need to be well clued up/careful using black powder.

£225 tops.

There's about a hundred years experience shooting BP on these pages, and that's just me and one other. Feel free to ignore us. IME, most gun stores selling anything BP know substantially less about it than I do about underwater macramé work in Tuvalu.

tac

[Livefast123]

How about looking for a Remington 1858 New Model Army, they can be picked up from around £90 secondhand and you could get a new .44 version for around £245. I bought mine for £100 s/h, some Hodgdon 777 powder, wads, .454 balls and a brass powder measure and I have not looked back!

Have a look at the Henry Krank website for an idea as to how much new BP guns cost.

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[wool]

Could be interesting--a .451 ball mould for a .36 Navy Colt!!

[tacfoley]

Could be interesting--a .451 ball mould for a .36 Navy Colt!!

So people DO read the posts!

Just checking.

tac

[walnutfarmmick]

Could be interesting--a .451 ball mould for a .36 Navy Colt!!

I presume a good tight fit is important?

ATB, Mick

[tacfoley]

I presume a good tight fit is important?

ATB, Mick

See post #7.

tac

[steve medlock]

Personally, I don't think that pistol would be likely to be a good first time purchase. It looks as though its had quite a bit of use and for the money, you could get a new .44 (I think) which would give better service.

Steve.

[john paul]

First pistol 1858 Remington NMA or Ruger with target sights ideally in stainless. You will get more satisfaction, and less chance of losing interest in it. The Colt in the picture ideal second pistol though.
Be aware the wedge on the Colts can sometimes be problematic i.e. pain to knock out when stripping or sometimes the wedge does not fit tight enough and moves outward.

[lostcat]

Stainless is an ideal material for BP. Sure they would of used it back then.
Remington NMA in .44 is good with target sights, Rogers and Spencer are sturdy.