1851 Navy

[Slow Hand]

I picked this up from Noble Sniper a few weeks back. after dealing with a timing and spring issue, I was able to get it to the range today. It was a lot of fun! Been too long since I’ve shot a C&B revolver. I’m looking forward to shooting it a lot more!

 

[Mgderf]

Looks like you're running that a little on the warm side...

 

[Slow Hand]

Looks like you're running that a little on the warm side...

Yeah, I was surprised at how much fire it put off! 20gr of 2f and recoil was barely over a .22!

 

[Max Volume]

I've used 15-20 of Pyrodex in my 1851 because of saving the real black for flintlocks and grease over the ball but ordered lubed wads from Track of the Wolf to try next time. Seems like the wads will be more convenient. I also installed Slixshot nipples because the ones that came with it were too long, the caps extended past the recoil shield so it was a single shot at first. I carefully placed the cap on the ready chamber while holding the hammer back with my thumb and finger in front of the trigger guard. They have shorter nipples for the pocket revolvers that fit mine perfectly. Just need to know the proper threads.

 

[Slow Hand]

I had two different flasks with me yesterday. Both loaded with 2f, because that’s what I had on hand. One had a 15 gr spout and the other a 20gr. I didn’t bring my adjustable powder measure with me. I also didnt have any wads. I covered the cylinder face with bore butter. I am going to make me some wads for ease of shooting and also to fill up the chambers a bit more. The bullets seated fine with both loads, but it seemed like there was a lot of space left in the front. No need to ‘hot rod’ it but I’d like to try up to 25 gr next time. I have three pounds of 3f and 750 RWS caps on the way.

 

[Noble Sniper]

About the only other thing a feller needs besides a good Navy is a brace of Dragoons

 

[warren5421]

A brace of Colt Navies. 18 gr of FFFg Goex or 777, Ox Yoke lubed wad, .380 round ball. One time at 25 yards I got a cloverleaf with the 5 balls but it is most times 2"-5" either gun. They have shot a lot of SASS matches. Much more fun than a Glock or 1911.

 

[Next Generation]

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A brace of Colt Navies. 18 gr of FFFg Goex or 777, Ox Yoke lubed wad, .380 round ball. One time at 25 yards I got a cloverleaf with the 5 balls but it is most times 2"-5" either gun. They have shot a lot of SASS matches. Much more fun than a Glock or 1911

 

[Next Generation]

Nice looking guns

 

[Trapper Jim]

My 58 Army with 30 FFFG 44Ball at 40 yards on 12 inch plate 6 rounds. Cuz my guts told me to.

 

[Max Volume]

My 58 Army with 30 FFFG 44Ball at 40 yards on 12 inch plate 6 rounds. Cuz my guts told me to.

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Nice shooting!!!

 

[musketjon]

Here are a couple of my favorites. I inherited them from my father aay back in 1979 when he passed away. Both genuine Colts. The '60 is martially marked and ALL numbers match. The stock is a repro.
The '49 pocket model has provinance back to William "Buffalo Bill" Cody.
They get exercised every once in a great while. I don't believe in safe queens.

Jon

 

[DadSmith]

Thought you all would enjoy this.

 

[msuspartan]

I picked this up from Noble Sniper a few weeks back. after dealing with a timing and spring issue, I was able to get it to the range today. It was a lot of fun! Been too long since I’ve shot a C&B revolver. I’m looking forward to shooting it a lot more!

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My two 1851 Uberti Navy London and a Remington new Navy both .36 cal Have a good time!!