There is maybe ONE percussion revolver that is the equal of the ROA - it is the Hege/Feinwerkbau Remington copy, priced, if you can find one, at anything from £1000 to 1500.Originally Posted by tim56
The problem with the ROA is simply that there are no spares that are not shared with the Blackkhawk/Super Blackhawk revolvers, and since there are no LEGAL Blackhawks or Super Blackhawks in Great Britain, the chance of obtaining spare parts is slight to nil. Besides, all the bits remaining are black/blued, which is fine if you have a black/blued ROA, but not if you have a stainless steel version that+ most of them were.
The other little problem comes from the confusion surrounding the calibre of the ROA. Consistng mostly of total ****wits, the home Office decided that although it is a .44cal revolver to most people, the fact that like EVERY BP .44cal revolver it actually shoots a .457cal ball MUST mean that it's really a .45cal. So some are called .44s and some are called .45s - even Ruger bowed to the inevitable in instructions and box labels showing .45cal...
Therefore, be certain before you buy that you have the correct calibre on the box and actual firearm to match the entry on your FAC, or else you'll be hanged, drawn and quartered, fined 25 shillings, and have four points on your license, at least.
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