Discussion: Favorite CW Firearm

[tomh]

Here's a thought for the group.

With the vast diversity in firearms used by both sides in the Civil War, what is the most interesting CW firearm type to collect? What makes that particular firearm your favorite?

Tom Henrique

[cwbullet]

I like the uniqueness of the mechanism.

Chuck

[bigs54]

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???.

[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]

My favorite is the Whitworth,Whitworth,Whitworth,Whitworth,Whitworth, Whitworth,Whitworth. 8)

[tomh]

John,

I kind of figured that was the case after reading your book <grin>.

Great longarm, but a bit tough to collect unless you have pockets as deep as the Donald.

Later,
TomH

[ripley rebel]

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.

[SoArk]

I'm Kind of fond of the Allen Percussion Pistol, and the Allen and Wheelock pistols. LOL

Kim Allen

[J.A.Morrow]

Originally Posted by tomh

John,

I kind of figured that was the case after reading your book <grin>.

Great longarm, but a bit tough to collect unless you have pockets as deep as the Donald.

Later,
TomH

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]

Kim,

A couple of Allens and partners from my collection:

Model 1837 Pepperbox http://www.baymediapro.com/collectio...?ProdNum=a1837
Later Model Pepperbox (possible G'Burg recovery) http://www.baymediapro.com/collectio...?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