I have seen these, but never paid much attention to them. The stock is detatchable. Only markings I see are that it was made by Pietta. What is the name of it. Any idea of value? Owner wants to sell and asked me of its value.
I have seen these, but never paid much attention to them. The stock is detatchable. Only markings I see are that it was made by Pietta. What is the name of it. Any idea of value? Owner wants to sell and asked me of its value.
Jeff Kiser
6509V
Jeff Davis Legion
It is a Pietta buffalo hunter. Cabelas use to have them on sale for about $350...the stock was an additional add on for about $250 if I remember correctly.
Probably a fun shooter, but it is a fantasy weapon made for the modern shooter market. These did not exist in the 19th Century.
Mark Hubbs,
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Somewhat scary to shoot since the temptation is to put one hand in front of the cylinder when holding it like a rifle. Granted chain fires are not that common, but putting your hand in front of the cylinder is not a safe practice.
Jim Wimbish
Member of NSSA since 2000
Believe me ! Chain fires do happen. Back in the early 60's. when I started shooting black powder. I bought a 1858 Remington not knowing the right size ball to load in it. I loaded ball's that were to small and didn't know you had to grease the cylinders. When I fired it all six cylinders went off at the same time. It felt like I had a stick of dynamite in my hand. I was dam lucky I didn't get hurt. Like Forest Gump said Stupid is as Stupid dose. I'll say one thing for that Navy Arms revolver, it held together. Lesson learnt, you can't be to careful when shooting black power!
Ron S.
Formerly 6587V
NRA Benefactor-Life
Of all the things that I have lost it's my mind I miss the most.
Great Grandson of William Gibson ( Canal boat builder ) ( 1862 Militia South Mountain )
( Co. C 116 Infantry, 106th Pennsylvania Regiment, Gettysburg
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Chain fires are not your only concern with a revolver, either. The side-blast on a revolver is considerable.
Steve
Then I will bet that the Colt revolving rifles were not a lot of fun to shoot, either.
Jim Wimbish
Member of NSSA since 2000
Banned
Have had one multiple discharge -- replica Colt Patterson from Replica Arms. Good tight balls, well greased chambers, capping one chamber at a time -- a no no. Side chamber fired a split second after the business chamber. This gun has extra large nipple holes. Always cap all.
Can I have an AMEN for that!.
Jim Wimbish
Member of NSSA since 2000
So, if all 6 go at once, what happens with the bottom one? Doesn't sound like anything a revolver would survive.
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