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March 16, 2019, 05:47 PM | #1 |
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1861 Colt black powder muzzle loader rifle
1861 Colt black powder muzzle loader rifle. Found one of these at a local show today. It "intrigues" me. I have several "smoke poles" in my arsenal already. I know it is a reproduction, but looks unfired. Asking was $650 w/o bayonet. Any inputs welcomed.
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March 16, 2019, 06:00 PM | #2 |
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Pictures, please!
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Pix ??
Having a tough time copy and pasting. Here is a link to a similar Colt on Gunbroker. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/80374...odal-view-item.
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March 16, 2019, 07:18 PM | #4 |
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Colt's Special (Contract) Model of the `61 Springfield/Enfield.
http://www.nramuseum.org/guns/the-ga...le-musket.aspx One of the best of it's kind. Run a Lyman 575213 (thin skirt) over 60gr 2Fg lubed with Three parts Crisco, 1 part Beeswax. Dip to fill the bands and let solidify Don't worry if a little messy when rough handled. Still works. Shot after shot after shot after shot after shot w/ no cleaning 64 years of North-South Skirmish Association can't be wrong https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...rain-new-style |
March 16, 2019, 08:22 PM | #5 |
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I'd take that over an import. Remember the Colt was neither a pure 1861 nor an Enfield. It was authorized by the War Department though and this is a repro of that smokepole.
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March 17, 2019, 04:50 AM | #6 |
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Just a clarification, these rifle muskets were not actually made by Colt. The parts were made in Italy by one of the major Italian repro manufacturers and assembled in the US.
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March 17, 2019, 05:48 PM | #8 |
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mehavey. Gave it a second look today and declined the purchase. Price was UP to $675. Could find no maker. Maybe it's under the barrel and above the stock. With no accessories and well fired condition I kept my Benjamins in my pocket. I have no idea where I would have used it anyway. But, like a crow, I am attracted to shiny things.
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March 17, 2019, 06:13 PM | #9 |
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If no indicated maker (and not an original), your passing was a wise choice.
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March 18, 2019, 03:54 AM | #11 |
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That is possible Hawg, I have no hard information, just what I have heard through the NSSA. The parts at least are made in Italy though, and assembly there as well makes sense.
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