Discussion: Favorite CW Firearm
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Hi Tom,
My favorite is any kind of Pre War,Civil War or slightly Post War Period Revolvers,why?? Because they are so many different types and so much experimenting with designs.But even just collecting basic types or makers would require spending a small fortune,but still my favorite,Thanks Stan
Here is one of my favorites:
Does anybody know what this is???.
My favorite is any kind of Pre War,Civil War or slightly Post War Period Revolvers,why?? Because they are so many different types and so much experimenting with designs.But even just collecting basic types or makers would require spending a small fortune,but still my favorite,Thanks Stan
Here is one of my favorites:
Does anybody know what this is???.
Pistol
Stan,
Any visible marks on this pistol? Also, what caliber and how many shots in the cylinder. It looks like a Marston Pocket Model - Third Type or Sixth Type, based on the Remington style solid frame with an octagonal barrel, the angled grip base, the rounded juncture of the grip where it meets the frame and the size and configuration of the loading lever pivot. If it is a Marston Third Type it should have both a serial number (1500-4000) and a barrel stamp "The Union/Arms Co.", and a five shot cylinder. The Sixth type would have a serial between 8500-10000, six shot cylinder, grooved frame top and a barrel stamp of "The Union/Arms Co." (one or two lines), "Western Arms Co. New York" or "Western Arms Co/Chicago, Ill.".
Just a guess.
TomH
Stan,
Any visible marks on this pistol? Also, what caliber and how many shots in the cylinder. It looks like a Marston Pocket Model - Third Type or Sixth Type, based on the Remington style solid frame with an octagonal barrel, the angled grip base, the rounded juncture of the grip where it meets the frame and the size and configuration of the loading lever pivot. If it is a Marston Third Type it should have both a serial number (1500-4000) and a barrel stamp "The Union/Arms Co.", and a five shot cylinder. The Sixth type would have a serial between 8500-10000, six shot cylinder, grooved frame top and a barrel stamp of "The Union/Arms Co." (one or two lines), "Western Arms Co. New York" or "Western Arms Co/Chicago, Ill.".
Just a guess.
TomH
J.A.Morrow
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My favorite is the Whitworth,Whitworth,Whitworth,Whitworth,Whitworth,Whitworth,Whitworth. 8)
ripley rebel
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favorite rifle
Since my pockets aren't very deep I have no weapon collection, but if I could have a weapon I would say a Sharps. If I am not mistaken it was said you could load it on Sunday and shoot then the Next Saturday. One of the older type shotguns is on my wish list also.
Since my pockets aren't very deep I have no weapon collection, but if I could have a weapon I would say a Sharps. If I am not mistaken it was said you could load it on Sunday and shoot then the Next Saturday. One of the older type shotguns is on my wish list also.
J.A.Morrow
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Re: Whitworth
Tom H,
I don't actually have a wartime Whitworth.
But do have the copy repro that was made some time ago in limited numbers.Had a Davidson-type scope built for it too,with brackets,etc.
This was from Davidson's patent drawings that my gunsmith used for recreating the scope & mountings.It took nearly a year to complete but,cosmetically,is closer than the actual(repro)Whitworth.
It's fun to shoot as I prefer distance plinking anyway.
I just confine my collecting to "impacted" Whitworth slugs(& have about 50 or 60 from various sites)
tomh said:
Tom H,
I don't actually have a wartime Whitworth.
But do have the copy repro that was made some time ago in limited numbers.Had a Davidson-type scope built for it too,with brackets,etc.
This was from Davidson's patent drawings that my gunsmith used for recreating the scope & mountings.It took nearly a year to complete but,cosmetically,is closer than the actual(repro)Whitworth.
It's fun to shoot as I prefer distance plinking anyway.
I just confine my collecting to "impacted" Whitworth slugs(& have about 50 or 60 from various sites)
favorite firearms
Kim,
A couple of Allens and partners from my collection:
Model 1837 Pepperbox http://www.baymediapro.com/collection/firearms_display.asp?ProdNum=a1837
Later Model Pepperbox (possible G'Burg recovery) http://www.baymediapro.com/collection/firearms_display.asp?ProdNum=agbpb
Allens Straightline (the original Saturday Night Special) http://www.baymediapro.com/collection/f ... rodNum=asl
John,
Sounds like a fun piece to fire at the range. Here is one of my favorites, a Norris and Clement dated 64, issued to W.W.Lewis of the 39th USCT. Used at the battle of the crater, Lewis's only battle, after which he transferred to the navy.
TomH
Kim,
A couple of Allens and partners from my collection:
Model 1837 Pepperbox http://www.baymediapro.com/collection/firearms_display.asp?ProdNum=a1837
Later Model Pepperbox (possible G'Burg recovery) http://www.baymediapro.com/collection/firearms_display.asp?ProdNum=agbpb
Allens Straightline (the original Saturday Night Special) http://www.baymediapro.com/collection/f ... rodNum=asl
John,
Sounds like a fun piece to fire at the range. Here is one of my favorites, a Norris and Clement dated 64, issued to W.W.Lewis of the 39th USCT. Used at the battle of the crater, Lewis's only battle, after which he transferred to the navy.
TomH
Tom,
This offer is only good until noon tomorrow. I'll give you $53.71 for all three! Why til noon? Cause I'll have to buy lunch at that time, and my offer will go down!
No really, Those are Awesome, Tom.... Awesome!
Paul Rice has a single shot Allen Percussion for sale on his site at the moment, and I wish I could get it. I don't have the type of disposable income that I'd wish to have..... but, some day!
I do appreciate you sharing the pictures of those you have in your collection.
Take care,
Kim
This offer is only good until noon tomorrow. I'll give you $53.71 for all three! Why til noon? Cause I'll have to buy lunch at that time, and my offer will go down!
No really, Those are Awesome, Tom.... Awesome!
Paul Rice has a single shot Allen Percussion for sale on his site at the moment, and I wish I could get it. I don't have the type of disposable income that I'd wish to have..... but, some day!
I do appreciate you sharing the pictures of those you have in your collection.
Take care,
Kim
J.A.Morrow
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Tom H.,
That's one pretty musket.
Wish it could talk.
I have a nice Austrian & couple of "Volunteer" muskets( I like them because they very much resemble the Whitworth)
That's one pretty musket.
Wish it could talk.
I have a nice Austrian & couple of "Volunteer" muskets( I like them because they very much resemble the Whitworth)
MosbyRanger
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I wish i could get into buying CW guns but....one day soon. I do like the Carbines a lot...mainly due to Cavalry usage. I really like the Sharps Breech Loading 4 shot Pepperbox. That is a wild pistol.
Hey Tom.....Harry Ridgeway (Relicman) has a bunch of guns up for sale. I think he just put them up for sale about 2 - 3 weeks ago.
Travis
Hey Tom.....Harry Ridgeway (Relicman) has a bunch of guns up for sale. I think he just put them up for sale about 2 - 3 weeks ago.
Travis
Capt Coxetter
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Several of you mention the prohibitive costs of collecting CW weapons. Can anyone recommend any type of CW weapon that ISN'T (yet) so?
Capt Coxetter
Capt Coxetter
Bob Lindsay
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Hi,
Newbie here! I like the P/53 "Enfield" because of the variety between manufacturers, used by both sides, etc. If you have a CW-era P/53 Enfield (or other patterns like rifles or carbines as well), I'd like to hear from you and get a description, and add it to a database if you're willing.
Best regards,
Bob
Newbie here! I like the P/53 "Enfield" because of the variety between manufacturers, used by both sides, etc. If you have a CW-era P/53 Enfield (or other patterns like rifles or carbines as well), I'd like to hear from you and get a description, and add it to a database if you're willing.
Best regards,
Bob
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Capt Coxetter
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Very popular with the cavalry. Great gun, as long as a horse was carrying it around for you! 
Jim
Jim