I have to agree that the 1860’s are a beautiful revolver…. The lines flow gracefully. I have a Colt Gen 2 with the fluted cylinder. Correct me if I’m wrong but these newer models would/should be safe to shoot. I’m sure the metallurgy has improved greatly since 1860 lol…. I bought it as a...
Watched several of the videos….. nice J frame!!! The 32 chambering is interesting but I know there is some well loaded factory ammo available that would make this a excellent defensive round!!!
Came across this thread and decided it should be bounced back up…. Splendidly written!! While I love the old Smiths I must agree that metallurgy and precision is much better than it was then. While I despise the lock hole on the 29-10 I have an amazing trigger and fit and finish are superb...
Thank you gentleman. This one is a big learning curve for me as it’s quite outside my station per se….. I will be end up getting a Colt letter. Did some reading tonight about engravers of the past. Gustave Young was “the” engraver for years at Colt. And he signed his work with a wolf’s head on...