Handgun Collection

[Texas Johnny]

The quality control and consistency of the LeMat was atrocious. They were heavy and the fit and finish was quite poor when compared to a Colt or just about anything. They weren't half the pistol of a Kerr or Adams. There is a reason not many were imported or made.

IMO they are grossly over rated.

Well said, but they do really look cool!

 

[Texas Johnny]

Lodgewood has a nice one.

Pistols and Revolvers

Thanks! I just took a look at it.

 

[johan_steele]

Thanks! I just took a look at it.

I usually look at Lodgewood once a week or so but rarely look at their pistols. For some reason last Sunday ( not during church, honest!) I looked. Figure God wanted somebody to know about that Starr.

Putting together a comprehensive Starr collection is the way to go . I think you would only need 4 pistols to complete it… plus a musket, rifle and a carbine.

 

[Texas Johnny]

I usually look at Lodgewood once a week or so but rarely look at their pistols. For some reason last Sunday ( not during church, honest!) I looked. Figure God wanted somebody to know about that Starr.

Putting together a comprehensive Starr collection is the way to go . I think you would only need 4 pistols to complete it… plus a musket, rifle and a carbine.

Good idea, I already have the Starr carbine. Thanks again!

 

[ConfederateCanuck]

You need a Colt 1862 Police, and a brace of the iconic Colt 1849 Pocket.

 

[Patrick H]

Nice collection. As has been suggested previously, I'd like to see a Lefaucheux added to your collection. A close look at my avatar will show you why. That's my ancestor--I believe on the day of his enlistment.

 

[James N.]

That is quite a collection spread! I least you don't have any replicas!

Actually, I'd forgotten that I DO have one, traded long ago for a medical staff sword I should've kept. It's a 1970's Japanese repro Charleville M.1763 musket and was in new condition at the time I got it. I've used it very little, though once on a film where I got a bad scratch deep into the wrist of the stock.

 

[bankerpapaw]

Doing my annual maintenance of my handgun collection, so I decided to put them all out for a group photo. From flintlock to percussion cap to rimfire, all pre-Civil War or Civil War. As you can tell it is a mixture of originals and reproductions. I have tried to put the collection together as a representative sample of the handgun technology of the era. When I couldn't afford an original I added a reproduction. What should I add next for that time period?

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Very nice!!!

 

[DixieRifles]

You need a Colt 1862 Police, and a brace of the iconic Colt 1849 Pocket.

The rammers on those short barrel Colts are rough on your hand. And my replica shot way to the left.

 

[ConfederateCanuck]

The rammers on those short barrel Colts are rough on your hand. And my replica shot way to the left.

True, the rammer on the 4 inch barrel is tough on the hands. I use a leather glove when I crank the rammer and it makes a big difference. I suppose I could drill a hole in a dowel and use that for extra leverage...just haven't gotten around to fiddling with it yet. Has anyone else got a "solution" for that?

 

[Papabyrd]

I hadn't considered that but a really good idea! I do have one pepperbox, a Sharps & Hankins 3C, third row on right.

I really don't look at them as a pepper box because the barrels don't rotate. The barrels on a sharp's and the Remington are fixed and the firing pin rotate.

 

[Pollaco]

True, the rammer on the 4 inch barrel is tough on the hands. I use a leather glove when I crank the rammer and it makes a big difference. I suppose I could drill a hole in a dowel and use that for extra leverage...just haven't gotten around to fiddling with it yet. Has anyone else got a "solution" for that?

A rammer is fine and dandy once in a while but for numerous shots or alot of shooting, I'd load with a press.It may take a little longer but who's in a hurry? Plus it may just extend the life of your frame and arbor. Especially if you have a "brasser" and don't want it stretched.

 

[Texas Johnny]

Very nice!!!

Thank you sir!

 

[Texas Johnny]

I really don't look at them as a pepper box because the barrels don't rotate. The barrels on a sharp's and the Remington are fixed and the firing pin rotate.

You are correct the barrels do not rotate the pin does, but I have always thought of it as a pepperbox due to the multiple barrels. See close up photo of mine. It is a .32 caliber Sharps & Hankins 3C.

 

[captaindrew]

Nice collection!

 

[ConfederateCanuck]

A rammer is fine and dandy once in a while but for numerous shots or alot of shooting, I'd load with a press.It may take a little longer but who's in a hurry? Plus it may just extend the life of your frame and arbor. Especially if you have a "brasser" and don't want it stretched.

Can you please describe this press? Pics would help, too.

 

[Pollaco]

Mine is homemade as are many others.Mine has the handles from an old come-a-long

They can go from guite simple to elaborate. It's just a device (left up to your imagination) that presses the ammo components into each cylinder one at a time. Will send a picture or two when I figure out how. I'm on a smart phone now (better camera)

 

[Pollaco]

 

[Pollaco]

kind of get the idea?

 

[Pollaco]

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and there are store bought versions