Would an ORIGINAL '58 Remington that has been chromed (Yea, it makes me want to barf too) be legal for N-SSA? I ask this because the Stainless Steel Navy Arms '58 is legal...
Thanks
-Mike
Would an ORIGINAL '58 Remington that has been chromed (Yea, it makes me want to barf too) be legal for N-SSA? I ask this because the Stainless Steel Navy Arms '58 is legal...
Thanks
-Mike
Mike 'Bootsie' Bodner
Palmetto Sharpshooter's, Commander
9996V
I don't recall seeing any evidence that the U.S. Government ever purchased any chromed 1858 Remmies during thr 'Late Unpleasantness Between the States."
Perhaps someone in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area could do some research in the National Archives and see if the governmdent ever purchased any chromed 1858 Remmies.
Didn't the U.S. Navy purchase some "Tinned" Sharps & Hankins Carbines for use aboard blockading ships during the war? Could the Navy have purchased some "Tinned" 1858 (instead od chromed) Remmies? That is a possibility. Inquiring minds want to know.
THANKS!
Well, I doubt they purchased Stainless Steel ones either, but we've approved them for use.... Hence the extrapolated question...
-Mike
Mike 'Bootsie' Bodner
Palmetto Sharpshooter's, Commander
9996V
My goodness! Very simply, "Yes" you can use an original M-1858 Remington Revolver which has been "Hussied Up" with chrome plating! Although we do strongly discourage things like the assortment of Woodland Camouflages, Hot Pink, Day-Glo Green, etc.
John Holland
Small Arms Officer
The gun is approved as issued. I don't believe the finish is an issue
Lou Lou Lou Ruggiero
Tammany Regt-42nd NYVI
I'm confused about the usage on this verb. I know somebody "hussied up" the gun by applying the chrome - thus chrome application to a gun would be accomplished by a "hussy." What about bringing it to the line? Would you "hussy it up" to the line? And ergo would that make Bootsie a "hussy?"
I suppose it depends on your interpretation of the philosophy of our rules; is it "EVERYTHING NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED IS FORBIDDEN," or; "ANYTHING NOT SPECIFICALLY FORBIDDEN IS ALLOWED?"
I just reread Section 19, which deals with Small Arms. I found nothing related to finishes whatsoever. I would venture that this means I can paint my musket pink with chartreuse polka-dots, as long as I don't add checkering or a red dot.
If there is some rule in re: finishes, it's in the wrong place and I can't find it
Chris Sweeney
I have to wonder if the original folks who wrote the small arms rules took into account the common practice of nickel-plating, chroming, "gussying up"--whatever that godforsaken coating is-- original arms, for parade use? I've seen a few examples of otherwise nice rifles which had been plated mirror-shiny during their second lives starring in American Legion parades and whatnot. Being a history buff as well as a function-over-form kinda guy, it always makes me sad to see this alteration. So it'd be a shame if those arms were forever exiled, never to be fired again, as the hideous finish flakes and spalls. Better they be cleaned up and brought to the line and honored in the only decent manner possible--skirmishing!!!
Cheers
Jim B.
I would refer any one who had questions of this type, painting their choice of arm pink, wrapping it in camo, wearing spiked helmets, etc to review the rule on the Spirit of Skirmishing. This is a sport with competitive elements. Keep in mind what we are trying to accomplish here and let your own integrity be your guide.
Mike Davenport
DSR
Thanks John. I've got a line on it (original '58 in chrome) and was interested to know if it had any ability to be used...
Regardless of finish, I like to keep the old dogs barking...
Thanks again.
-Mike
Mike 'Bootsie' Bodner
Palmetto Sharpshooter's, Commander
9996V
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