Making a Black Powder Revolver Shoulder Stock

BlackPowderBen · February 12, 2016, 03:34 PM

Hi guys,
Is there a way to make a shoulder stock for a cap and ball revolver?
Have any of you?

g.willikers · February 12, 2016, 04:56 PM

Making the stock won't be nearly as difficult as figuring out how to safely attach it to the pistol grip.
And maybe staying out of Gaol, since you may now be in possession of a controlled substance.

Hawg · February 12, 2016, 05:47 PM

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And maybe staying out of Gaol, since you may now be in possession of a controlled substance.

Not with a C&B. You can pretty much do what you want with them. Methinks finding the hardware would be the hardest part.

g.willikers · February 12, 2016, 06:02 PM

It can depend on the state of residence.
Some treat cap and ball revolvers the same as modern ones.
Best to check rather than get a nasty surprise afterwards.

**4V50 Gary** · February 12, 2016, 08:07 PM

1) Part of the recoil shield on both sides have to be milled away
2) A stud (screw) needs to be installed on both sides of the frame
3) Bottom of the grip must be milled.

Hawg · February 12, 2016, 08:49 PM

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1) Part of the recoil shield on both sides have to be milled away
2) A stud (screw) needs to be installed on both sides of the frame
3) Bottom of the grip must be milled.

I would think he already had all that. Would hope so anyway.

**4V50 Gary** · February 12, 2016, 08:54 PM

Opps. Hawg you're right.

In that case, I'd reverse engineer one. Find a jeweler to cast the metal parts or if you have access to a scanner and a CNC mill, scan & mill.

hartcreek · February 12, 2016, 09:52 PM

It realy depends on the on the brand and model. Pietta offers them as an accessory and they were common on 1860 colt clones.

Hawg · February 12, 2016, 10:16 PM

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It realy depends on the on the brand and model. Pietta offers them as an accessory and they were common on 1860 colt clones.

I thought he just wanted to make one.

drobs · February 14, 2016, 01:21 AM

This company sells them for $200:
http://www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg4.htm

You might try gunbroker to find one cheaper.

As far as making one... try Taylor's Firearms for the metal parts then use whatever stock you have floating around.

Might be able to adapt a repro- Hi Power or Luger shoulder stock. Cut a locking groove in the back strap of the frame? Might look kind of steampunk.

February 12, 2016, 03:34 PM	#1
BlackPowderBen Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2015 Posts: 380	Making a Black Powder Revolver Shoulder Stock Hi guys, Is there a way to make a shoulder stock for a cap and ball revolver? Have any of you? __________________ "If you have to shoot, shoot! Dont talk"

February 12, 2016, 04:56 PM	#2
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Making the stock won't be nearly as difficult as figuring out how to safely attach it to the pistol grip. And maybe staying out of Gaol, since you may now be in possession of a controlled substance. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.” Last edited by g.willikers; February 12, 2016 at 05:21 PM.

February 12, 2016, 06:02 PM	#4
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	It can depend on the state of residence. Some treat cap and ball revolvers the same as modern ones. Best to check rather than get a nasty surprise afterwards. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

February 12, 2016, 08:07 PM	#5
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	1) Part of the recoil shield on both sides have to be milled away 2) A stud (screw) needs to be installed on both sides of the frame 3) Bottom of the grip must be milled. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

February 12, 2016, 08:54 PM	#7
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	Opps. Hawg you're right. In that case, I'd reverse engineer one. Find a jeweler to cast the metal parts or if you have access to a scanner and a CNC mill, scan & mill. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

February 12, 2016, 09:52 PM	#8
hartcreek Junior member Join Date: April 22, 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 1,549	It realy depends on the on the brand and model. Pietta offers them as an accessory and they were common on 1860 colt clones.

February 14, 2016, 01:21 AM	#10
drobs Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2015 Location: South Central MO / Africa Posts: 1,111	This company sells them for $200: http://www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg4.htm You might try gunbroker to find one cheaper. As far as making one... try Taylor's Firearms for the metal parts then use whatever stock you have floating around. Might be able to adapt a repro- Hi Power or Luger shoulder stock. Cut a locking groove in the back strap of the frame? Might look kind of steampunk.