black powder revolvers

cjcgunnutt · 12-28-2011, 05:01 PM

where can i find a plack powder revolver CHEAP. i am limited of funds. i mean the cheapest money can buy. i dont care what kind it is.

"god made man, sam colt made em' equal"

ofitg · 12-28-2011, 05:32 PM

I've been looking at this Remington "Sheriff" on sale at Cabela's -

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat104503680

You can also get online discount codes to get another 20 bucks off! The catch is, you might have to wait a month or more to get the gun, I think they're back-ordered now.

PS - Welcome to the forum!

The Duke · 12-29-2011, 10:26 PM

A Pietta percussion revolver, new, will set you back about $270...Brass frame models will be even cheaper...Ubertis a bit more...Both are very good...

I suggest you check your local pawn shops...Ive seen BP revolvers there, dirt cheap and in good condition...Make sure you check cylinders, barrel and mechanisim for corrosion as BP is famous for rusting up metal if not cleaned...Nipples should be in good condition and not flattened or deformed from dry firing....Make sure it works also, unless you like changing parts...

Have the shop owner take it apart for you and look at the insides...Some shooters will clean the barrel and cylinders well but neglect the internal mechanism...There are flat springs and other parts inside that may be corroded or broken.

I remember seeing a Pietta Walker in very good condition for less than $100 at a local pawn shop...Wish I had bought it then...

Dixie Gun Works has the Uberti 1860 Army, steel frame, on sale for $265....Not a bad price..

If you are handy with tools and a fair to middling gunsmith, you can get a Pietta Spiller & Burr Confederate revolver kit for $175 from them...Its cheap and a do it yourself project... You will soon become addicted to the Holy Soot, mark my words...

jack404 · 12-29-2011, 11:03 PM

Dixie Gunworks !! they got heaps and if you really want to save , buy a kit !!

and they ship anywhere , good folks good service , cant say enough ..

Oneida Steve · 12-30-2011, 10:31 AM

+1 to pawn shops. Flea markets and gun shows are another source for used BP revolvers.

Hawg · 12-30-2011, 06:18 PM

Just remember if you get a brass frame to keep loads around 15 grains for a .36 and 20 for a .44 or you'll turn it into a paperweight pretty quick.

Pustic · 01-03-2012, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cjcgunnutt

where can i find a plack powder revolver CHEAP. i am limited of funds. i mean the cheapest money can buy. i dont care what kind it is.

"god made man, sam colt made em' equal"

Gun shows.

That's where I get mine, gun shows, usually around $150.00 for a good '58 Remington .44.

Eagle 1953 · 01-06-2012, 07:51 AM

Got this one at a grage sale $50.00

Hawg · 01-06-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle 1953

Got this one at a grage sale $50.00

FWIW that's a short barrel Griswold & Gunnison in .44. None of the originals had a short barrel and all were .36 caliber.

Curtis R · 02-12-2012, 01:16 PM

nice Eagle. I have a hard time running into deals like that

12-28-2011, 05:01 PM	#1
cjcgunnutt Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: northeast indiana Posts: 1	black powder revolvers where can i find a plack powder revolver CHEAP. i am limited of funds. i mean the cheapest money can buy. i dont care what kind it is. "god made man, sam colt made em' equal" -->

12-28-2011, 05:32 PM	#2
ofitg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,447	Re: black powder revolvers I've been looking at this Remington "Sheriff" on sale at Cabela's - http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat104503680 You can also get online discount codes to get another 20 bucks off! The catch is, you might have to wait a month or more to get the gun, I think they're back-ordered now. PS - Welcome to the forum!

12-29-2011, 10:26 PM	#3
The Duke Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NW Louisiana Posts: 813	Re: black powder revolvers A Pietta percussion revolver, new, will set you back about $270...Brass frame models will be even cheaper...Ubertis a bit more...Both are very good... I suggest you check your local pawn shops...Ive seen BP revolvers there, dirt cheap and in good condition...Make sure you check cylinders, barrel and mechanisim for corrosion as BP is famous for rusting up metal if not cleaned...Nipples should be in good condition and not flattened or deformed from dry firing....Make sure it works also, unless you like changing parts... Have the shop owner take it apart for you and look at the insides...Some shooters will clean the barrel and cylinders well but neglect the internal mechanism...There are flat springs and other parts inside that may be corroded or broken. I remember seeing a Pietta Walker in very good condition for less than $100 at a local pawn shop...Wish I had bought it then... Dixie Gun Works has the Uberti 1860 Army, steel frame, on sale for $265....Not a bad price.. If you are handy with tools and a fair to middling gunsmith, you can get a Pietta Spiller & Burr Confederate revolver kit for $175 from them...Its cheap and a do it yourself project... You will soon become addicted to the Holy Soot, mark my words... __________________ Ineptocracy (in-ep-toc'-ra-cy) - a system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or succeed, are rewarded with goods and services paid for by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of producers.

12-29-2011, 11:03 PM	#4
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: black powder revolvers Dixie Gunworks !! they got heaps and if you really want to save , buy a kit !! and they ship anywhere , good folks good service , cant say enough ..

12-30-2011, 10:31 AM	#5
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: black powder revolvers +1 to pawn shops. Flea markets and gun shows are another source for used BP revolvers.

12-30-2011, 06:18 PM	#6
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,554	Re: black powder revolvers Just remember if you get a brass frame to keep loads around 15 grains for a .36 and 20 for a .44 or you'll turn it into a paperweight pretty quick.

01-06-2012, 07:51 AM	#8
Eagle 1953 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3	Re: black powder revolvers Got this one at a grage sale $50.00 Attached Images

02-12-2012, 01:16 PM	#10
Curtis R V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: N.C. Posts: 289	Re: black powder revolvers nice Eagle. I have a hard time running into deals like that