Black powder pistol

[zburkett]

Package4 said "He is talking about buying a Colt"..... Actually he is Not, Colt never made that gun in 44 caliber.

Not quite right. Colt made .44 revolvers starting with the Patterson. The never made the Model 73 "Peacemaker" in .44.

 

[Pollaco]

Thats kind of what this post is about I think. I believe he was asking if a Italian 1851 Navy reproduction in 44 caliber would be allowed in reenacting. That was one of the reasons I bought my ASM. But then I thought better of it plus I never did get into reenacting anyway. Now I'm too old but still have the ASM, and no its not for sale.

 

[Pollaco]

Sorry but Colt didnt make the 1851 Navy in 44. There was a prototype 40 but the publuc never saw it or had a shot at purchasing it. If you have a genuine 1851Colt in anything but a 36 you've just won the lottery.

 

[Jobe Holiday]

The very simple answer to the OP question is "No."
J.

 

[zburkett]

The 1851 Navy was in .36. The Army was in .44. If you're doing re-enacting or Living History speak with your unit before you start making purchases. If you're buying to fill that internal need for fun, go ahead and jump right in and regret later.

Virginia Dave, Don't listen to the "regret later." I jumped right in to fill the internal need for fun over a half century ago and still haven't hit the regret part.

 

[Virginia Dave]

Virginia Dave, Don't listen to the "regret later." I jumped right in to fill the internal need for fun over a half century ago and still haven't hit the regret part.

That's what I am looking for. I may be out of my league trying this at my age. The more I look into it the more expensive it gets. I have been told I also need to buy new glass frames and get a new prescription out in them. Frames are cheap, but to have my prescription out in them is over $500. I may just be an observer and take photos.

 

[sourdough]

Dave, don't feel like the Lone Ranger insofar as the eyes. I am 66, have had cataract surgery in both eyes, an it still is not like it was 20 years ago. If you can read these posts, just consider yourself lucky to maybe absorb what some of the younger folks have to add.

In total sincerity,

Jim

 

[captaindrew]

That's what I am looking for. I may be out of my league trying this at my age. The more I look into it the more expensive it gets. I have been told I also need to buy new glass frames and get a new prescription out in them. Frames are cheap, but to have my prescription out in them is over $500. I may just be an observer and take photos.

Don't get discouraged Dave, the cost intimidates a lot of people from jumping in but nobody expects anybody to have everything immediately, at least any group I've ever been involved in. Do the best you can and I'm sure members of your group would be helpful with loaner gear to get you started. As far as the glasses go I wouldn't worry about it for now unless you want to do a campaign style event. I've never seen anyone turned away from a mainstream event for not having correct glasses (within reason that is as long as they don't stand out and look completely ridiculous.) It's something that some folks can't do without. Myself I've never found a pair of original frames that fit my head but luckily I can do without for the weekend as long as I don't have to drive and glad I don't have to really aim my gun at anything.

 

[byron ed]

If you're quite overage to be a soldier anyway, that is a much bigger "farb" than whatever caliber your pistol is. Yes, there were occasional "grizzled veterans" in the ranks, but lately that role is far, far overplayed to the point it looks like a bunch of white-bearded santas on the field. So your pistol is the least of it if you are concerned about looking authentic.

Having a pistol in the infantry meant you were an officer anyway, and again, lately the ratio of officers to men at reenactments is already reeeediculous.

I believe your best course is to find the most "mainstream" unit you can find to join, and have fun with it. More serious reenactors refer to such units as "camping in funny clothes" but at mainstream events (community civil war days type of events) everybody gets along just fine.

In one area though you just can't compromise. Reproduction firearms are real and employ real explosives. All familiarization, training and safety mandates must apply. Hobby or not, no one should be at risk of injury.

 

[zburkett]

Virginia Dave, I don't reenact, at my age the best I could do would be home guard or air raid warden. That said, some early mornings I throw my McClellan on my horse and ride out to listen to the ghosts. I want to be dressed appropriately. A pair of glasses that are close, with your prescription are really cheap at the Walmart eye center. I assume most of the big eye centers also have an inexpensive line with close frames. BTW when I lived in one of the God forsaken wildernesses that doesn't allow "real" guns, I never felt under armed with a loaded reproduction 1851 Navy in my bed side table. If they were good enough for Wild Bill they are good enough for me.

 

[Story]

That's what I am looking for. I may be out of my league trying this at my age. The more I look into it the more expensive it gets. I have been told I also need to buy new glass frames and get a new prescription out in them. Frames are cheap, but to have my prescription out in them is over $500. I may just be an observer and take photos.

How bad is your correction, @Virginia Dave ? If you're not blind as a bat, you can just squint like all the rest of us did under a kepi.

Also, it's totally acceptable to buy used gear, uniform and weapon for a fraction of retail. Are you physically up to sweating in wool during the summer months?

Also, you might want to check the North South Skirmish Association (link at the top of this Weapons folder), which conducts live fire events in uniform up in WV.

 

[Virginia Dave]

Hello everyone. Thanks for your comments and suggestions. I may just stick to being a Chaplain and wear what ever is available. Not going to worry about glasses at present. As a Chaplain age will not be a factor and I do not need a weapon unless it is a pocket knife. A friend sent me a sword, but that will have to hang on my wall. LOL love my southern heritage and just want to understand more about what these folks really went through. I stay away from the political side of it except to when it comes to protecting memorials etc. I have strong feelings about that.la

I am going to start with a decent frock coat and pants. I have an old hat that may work for a while. Looks like a slouch hat, but brown. I may have to find a pair of used shoes, but I have very wide feet. EEE or better depending on the make. I will keep my eyes open on the classified ads in our forum.

Again thanks everyone for your support. I will keep you informed. Going to look and C & C Sutlers for budget clothes. If you have suggestions let me know.

 

[Virginia Dave]

Dave, don't feel like the Lone Ranger insofar as the eyes. I am 66, have had cataract surgery in both eyes, an it still is not like it was 20 years ago. If you can read these posts, just consider yourself lucky to maybe absorb what some of the younger folks have to add.

In total sincerity,

Jim

Sourdough I am 69 and had 3 surgeries on my right eye to repair a torn retina. Still not focusing right even with glasses. My left eye corrected is fine and I still qualify on the police range with a pistol to renew my armed security status. They don't have a clue that i can't see out of my right eye. LOL

 

[Story]

I may just stick to being a Chaplain and wear what ever is available. Not going to worry about glasses at present. As a Chaplain age will not be a factor and I do not need a weapon unless it is a pocket knife. .

@Virginia Dave
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then check your PMs.