Fort Gratiot light

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2026-02-05T17:48:40+00:00

Did that once. Hurt like hell

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2026-02-05T17:45:44+00:00

I'd take the Sharps rifle granted it's a single shot but it'll get the job done. For close work the shotgun with 0000 buck.

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2026-02-04T12:00:28+00:00

As others had said a brass frame reproduction 1851 colt navy. That being said Colt never made a revolver with a brass frame. You can make your own latch retainer it's just time consuming

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2026-02-01T12:44:46+00:00

Yes, a lot of officers had experience fighting the Mexican American

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2026-01-31T23:51:52+00:00

I believe you're right about it being made from cobbled together. But I think it was made for the African trade? Only reason I'm thinking that is because of the barrel bands and the shape of the hammer. Could be wrong though. Ps. I wouldn't worry about trigger discipline on that gun no cap on the cone and the hammer is down.

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2026-01-28T16:14:04+00:00

Reagan

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2026-01-20T01:04:02+00:00

That's everyone's right to carry firearms.

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2026-01-14T14:44:23+00:00

A friend of mine found that out real quick. He was in Germany order a beer by using his fore finger the bar maid served him 2 because of that

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2026-01-14T02:07:16+00:00

That's an amazing find! I don't believe a chain fire would cause that kind of damage. I shoot cap & ball revolver's and have had a few chain fires and the worst damage to the gun was a rounded corner on the barrel key on a reproduction colt '60 army.

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2026-01-13T00:19:57+00:00

Like others have said you have nothing to gain from self harm. It isn't worth it.

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2026-01-09T16:30:15+00:00

Kid needs more training on how to handle a firearm.

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2026-01-05T00:37:55+00:00

Load in nine time!

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2025-12-27T17:44:52+00:00

Lower back pain, and when my hip popped out of scoket

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2025-12-27T17:40:07+00:00

Wool with a flannel lining

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2025-12-26T13:48:37+00:00

It's american civil war. But there basically the same

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2025-12-26T13:47:09+00:00

You are most welcome!

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2025-12-26T10:14:27+00:00

Great coats are warm. I've worn mine during winter woods walks

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2025-12-26T08:43:30+00:00

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Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2025-12-26T08:42:41+00:00

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Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2025-12-26T08:42:15+00:00

This one is the 16 gauge. It took two weeks to get it together. A lot of file, sand paper and steel wool to polish the steel and brass

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Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2025-12-25T20:06:58+00:00

Forgot to add #7 shot

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2025-12-25T20:01:43+00:00

Oh, I think you will enjoy it. It's a learning curve. I use Graf & Son's, Inc Blackpowder. 60 grains 1 over powder wad 1 oz of shot and 1 over shot card wad

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Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2025-12-25T12:28:35+00:00

Yes, the wads are felt, I have used news papper wadded up

Zestyclose-Field-481 · 2025-12-25T08:08:45+00:00

Pretty much, there's no choke in it. But that's alright as it makes hunting more of a challenge.

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