1851 Navy Confederate .44 Cal - Page 2

Fingers McGee · March 7, 2009, 12:01 AM

Quote: Doc Hoy

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Is there a historical prototype for these revolvers in .44?

No. There were no brass framed (bronze gunmetal) .44 cal revolvers made by either side. They are an invention of the replica manufacturers.

The only .44 cal revolvers made by Confederate manufacturers were the Tucker & Sherrod - which was a clone of the Colt 2nd Model Dragoon - and the Dance Brothers & Park revolvers - Iron frames with no recoil sheilds. The Dance Brothers revolver was also made in .36

Doc Hoy · March 7, 2009, 02:44 AM

MCB,

I think it was you who actually tipped me off to the sale at Cabela's in another thread. BTW, I did what you recommended a few posts ago and got on their emailing list.

Thanks for that tip. I like this pistol too, but I won't be taking a hack saw to it.

Doc Hoy · March 7, 2009, 02:48 AM

FM,

Thanks for the info on .44s. This is why I like this forum. There are a lot of people who consistently pay attention to the questions that are asked and then wade in with responses.

One of these days, I will get good enough to actually contribute something.

pohill · March 7, 2009, 07:25 AM

How about this for a brass framed .44?
Rare Prototype Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver With Mershon Hollingsworth Cocking Device
Description: Serial no. 3803, .44 caliber. Standard cylinder and 7 1/2 inch barrel with New York markings. Custom brass frame with case hardened hammer and oil finished walnut grips. Right side of frame with circular German silver fitting inscribed Mershon Holli

Katfish Kern · March 7, 2009, 04:11 PM

Wow! I had no idea when I first posted the question about the 1851 Navy this many folks would reply. I thinks it's awsome this many folks are interested in ball and cap pistols. I know that I will be coming back here many times! Thanks for all of the help.

Doc Hoy · March 9, 2009, 04:21 AM

To Katfish,

I just started shooting again after a long (twenty some years) hiatis. When I was involved the first time, my situation was that the only source of info was magazines, books, and my own trial and error.

This forum is a continual source of great info because there are a load of very knowledgeable people who monitor the posts and who don't mind giving advice.

March 7, 2009, 02:44 AM	#27
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	So it was YOU! MCB, I think it was you who actually tipped me off to the sale at Cabela's in another thread. BTW, I did what you recommended a few posts ago and got on their emailing list. Thanks for that tip. I like this pistol too, but I won't be taking a hack saw to it. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

March 7, 2009, 02:48 AM	#28
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Thanks for the info FM, Thanks for the info on .44s. This is why I like this forum. There are a lot of people who consistently pay attention to the questions that are asked and then wade in with responses. One of these days, I will get good enough to actually contribute something. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

March 7, 2009, 07:25 AM	#29
pohill Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2005 Location: northeast Posts: 521	How about this for a brass framed .44? Rare Prototype Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver With Mershon Hollingsworth Cocking Device Description: Serial no. 3803, .44 caliber. Standard cylinder and 7 1/2 inch barrel with New York markings. Custom brass frame with case hardened hammer and oil finished walnut grips. Right side of frame with circular German silver fitting inscribed Mershon Holli Last edited by pohill; March 7, 2009 at 07:31 AM.

March 7, 2009, 04:11 PM	#30
Katfish Kern Junior Member Join Date: February 28, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Wow! I had no idea when I first posted the question about the 1851 Navy this many folks would reply. I thinks it's awsome this many folks are interested in ball and cap pistols. I know that I will be coming back here many times! Thanks for all of the help. __________________ GO VOLS

March 9, 2009, 04:21 AM	#31
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Yup! To Katfish, I just started shooting again after a long (twenty some years) hiatis. When I was involved the first time, my situation was that the only source of info was magazines, books, and my own trial and error. This forum is a continual source of great info because there are a load of very knowledgeable people who monitor the posts and who don't mind giving advice. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.