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Uberti 1847 Colt Walker
NO SIGnature
November 12, 2018, 10:34 PM
P220 SmudgeSome nice walnut grips sticking out that holster. Do we get to see the sixgun that’s wearing them?
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November 13, 2018, 12:16 AM
George85019quote:
Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
Some nice walnut grips sticking out that holster. Do we get to see the sixgun that’s wearing them?
Heck yes!
Why not huh?
NO SIGnature
November 13, 2018, 01:28 AM
P220 SmudgeSir, that is a fine-looking revolver you got there! Love the whole rig, but the case hardening just sends it home.
I need to get in on this cap and ball club some day. I’ve wanted an 1851 and an 1858 for a long time now.
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Endeavoring to master the subtle art of the grapefruit spoon.
November 13, 2018, 01:46 AM
YooperSigsBy God, girl! That's a Colts Dragoon!
Nice rig.
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Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles
November 13, 2018, 03:12 AM
bolo4tomclassy and classic!!
November 13, 2018, 05:37 AM
arfmelYou’re gonna need suspenders
November 13, 2018, 07:27 AM
RHINOWSOWhere is your horse?
November 13, 2018, 07:52 AM
TooTechNice rig! Love some cap and ball myself.
Have you fired it yet? Curious how well the caps stay on the nipples.
"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue." - Barry Goldwater November 13, 2018, 07:56 AM
mrapteam666That is a gorgeous set up and the knife compliments it perfectly.
November 13, 2018, 09:42 AM
ether"I've shot many a sassy bandit with just ma pistol."
November 13, 2018, 09:42 AM
ether"I've shot many a sassy bandit with just ma pistol."
November 13, 2018, 09:49 AM
BillyBonesNYI love BP revolvers!!!
That is a fantastic looking piece!!!
Enjoy!
November 13, 2018, 11:17 AM
ArtieSBeautiful gun and rig.
"I vowed to myself to fight against evil more completely and more wholeheartedly than I ever did before. . . . That’s the only way to pay back part of that vast debt, to live up to and try to fulfill that tremendous obligation."
Alfred Hornik, Sunday, December 2, 1945 to his family, on his continuing duty to others for surviving WW II.
November 13, 2018, 04:06 PM
George85019quote:
Originally posted by TooTech:
Nice rig! Love some cap and ball myself.
Have you fired it yet? Curious how well the caps stay on the nipples.
I have not. I did dry fire with some caps only with the factory nipples. I didn't like the results, so I replaced them with SlixShot nipples, that greatly improved cap retention with Remington #10's as recommended by Badman Bullets the manufacturer of SlixShot stainless steel nipples.
I hope to shoot the Walker off the back deck soon. Wife's been sick with a migraine and I've been to busy with the Golden Retriever and chores to get to it lately. But, I will post some pictures and thoughts when I do shot it.
Thanks!
NO SIGnature
November 13, 2018, 04:07 PM
George85019Thanks to all for looking and the replies.
NO SIGnature
November 13, 2018, 05:38 PM
Sgt NeutronIs that a leather strap for the loading lever? I have a 3rd Dragoon (Uberti). The Dragoon has a more positive latch for the loading lever. For those who are unfamiliar, the loading lever on the Walker is retained in the stowed (up) position by way of a leaf spring attached to the barrel. Under the substantial recoil of the Walker, the loading lever tends to drop down, the ram enters the bottom chamber of the cylinder, and gums up the works.
Users of the Walker quickly made a modification by using a leather strap to hold the loading lever in the stowed position as shown in George's pictures. The Dragoon introduced a latch at the front of the loading lever (similar to the 1858 Remington, and 1851 Colt), to hold the lever up.
November 13, 2018, 05:48 PM
George85019quote:
Originally posted by Sgt Neutron:
Is that a leather strap for the loading lever? I have a 3rd Dragoon (Uberti). The Dragoon has a more positive latch for the loading lever. For those who are unfamiliar, the loading lever on the Walker is retained in the stowed (up) position by way of a leaf spring attached to the barrel. Under the substantial recoil of the Walker, the loading lever tends to drop down, the ram enters the bottom chamber of the cylinder, and gums up the works.
Users of the Walker quickly made a modification by using a leather strap to hold the loading lever in the stowed position as shown in George's pictures. The Dragoon introduced a latch at the front of the loading lever (similar to the 1858 Remington, and 1851 Colt), to hold the lever up.
It is a RANGER rubber band. They come in small wide sizes and are very heavy duty EPDM rubber, resistant to oils and solvents.
NO SIGnature
November 13, 2018, 06:22 PM
ArtieSJust fooling around on the Uberti website. The Dragoon and New Army look to be somewhat smaller than the Walker, but are still .44. Do they take a smaller charge or do they have the same power in a smaller package?
Also, is there a Cowboy Action discipline that uses black powder rather than modern cartridges, or are these simply "fun guns"? I have to admit, I'm really tempted.
I wish they made more cartridge revolvers in .44 Mag, rather than .45 Colt. I'd like that "Doc" model, but don't really want another caliber.
I could spend an awfully lot of money on that site. And on the leather afterwards.
"I vowed to myself to fight against evil more completely and more wholeheartedly than I ever did before. . . . That’s the only way to pay back part of that vast debt, to live up to and try to fulfill that tremendous obligation."
Alfred Hornik, Sunday, December 2, 1945 to his family, on his continuing duty to others for surviving WW II.
November 13, 2018, 07:20 PM
arfmelA Walker holds a 60 grain charge of black powder, and a Dragoon 50 grains.
