March 11, 2016, 09:12 PM | #1 |
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New Josey Wales pistol
Got my new Josey Wales 1861 today from Traditions. I like it! The colors are nice, the wood fit is the best I have seen and the action seems very smooth and timed right.
I think it's a shooter, right out of the box. They had them on sale last week for $338 and I couldn't resist.
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March 11, 2016, 09:30 PM | #2 |
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Wow that is nice! Is it a Pietta?
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March 11, 2016, 09:45 PM | #3 |
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Is that from Midway or Dixie?
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March 11, 2016, 09:49 PM | #4 |
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It is a Pietta. It came directly from Traditions website, in the "specials" section. It isn't listed in that section anymore, as that was the last one.
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March 11, 2016, 10:02 PM | #5 |
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Really nice and no Pietta tail on the grips! I did a quick web search and couldn't find anyone else selling that particular pistol. I'll keep looking.
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March 11, 2016, 10:07 PM | #6 |
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What makes it a Josie Wales? He didn't carry a .36.
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March 11, 2016, 10:14 PM | #7 |
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Nice looking Navy!
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March 11, 2016, 10:15 PM | #8 |
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I'm not sure either Hawg, but it looks like a London model with the bluing taken back a bit.
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March 11, 2016, 10:19 PM | #9 |
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It makes it a Josey Wales because they named it that. 'Says it right on the box! ha ha.
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March 11, 2016, 10:31 PM | #11 |
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Love it!!! Josey would be proud!
Hawg, it may have been one of the other pistols he used at some point besides the walkers.
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In the book, which was originally named "Gone to Texas," Josey carried a Navy in his shoulder holster where in the movie he carried an 1849 Pocket.
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March 11, 2016, 10:56 PM | #13 |
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Love the '60 Army! That is a good movie as well!!
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March 11, 2016, 11:09 PM | #14 |
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It's an 1861 .36 cal.
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I got a mold on the way. I got at least a dozen .44s but never had a .36 before. The salesman said I would get the pistol by end of next week, so I thought the mold would beat it here, but the pistol got here in 3 days.
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March 11, 2016, 11:14 PM | #16 |
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I can't wait for a report on your shooting it Beagle333. I'd like to have one too. Will you use .375 or .380 round balls in it?
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March 11, 2016, 11:17 PM | #17 |
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I ordered .380, just to be sure. It'll shave em down and I'll see what it likes. I'd rather be too big than too small.
My powder is supposed to be here Tuesday. They don't sell real BP around here anywhere, so I had to order some 3F and 4F. I needed some real powder because I also picked up a Renegade Flinter in .54 cal. Unfired and still new-old-stock in the box. I have a lot of Pyrodex but I didn't have any way to light it. (yes, the barrel was off in this pic)
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Man I was lookin' at that smooth smooth barrel and didn't even notice that slick sided cylinder!! You are SO right, it IS an 1861 Navy!! |
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March 12, 2016, 01:23 AM | #19 |
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Bit pricey at Midway.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/901...-frame-antique I think he dug the 61 out of his burned out house after he burried his wife and kid. It was a cartridge conversion and incorrect for the time period. That was the only scene it was in. |
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You're going to love that .36
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March 12, 2016, 10:48 AM | #21 |
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Beagle333,
Love your new pistol and Auburn. I will be there next weekend for a wedding. Good luck with it. I don't own a .36, but I need one! TK |
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Let's see the bottom of the grip. I'd like to see the cutout for the shoulder stock.
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There is no cutout on the bottom of this one. I can get some pics later.
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Maybe somebody at Traditions thought this was a converted 1861
and just called it that. Since the description on their website says: "This model is a replica of the revolver found by Josey after his family was killed and his house burned down by Northern Raiders. " But maybe they were wrong, or the replica isn't exact, just like the Pietta replica of the Navy is the wrong caliber.
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