1851 brasser finish

[Archarris]

What type of finish was typically used on the barrel and cylinder of 1851 brass framed revolvers? Blueing, browning, or something different?

 

[Hawg]

There never was an 1851 brass frame. The closest was the Confederate Schneider & Glassick of which there are three known to exist, but only two have brass frames and I believe they were left in the white.

 

[Archarris]

I did not know that. So my Pietta reproduction is not a reproduction of an actual weapon.

 

[Hawg]

Sorry but no. The .44 Navies never existed either nor did any 44 on a brass frame. If yours is a .36 you can remove the cylinder scene and have an S&G tho. Pietta makes a lot of fantasy pieces.

 

[Archarris]

Cool. Thanks for the information. Learn something new every day.

 

[Archarris]

Authentic reproduction or not, it's still a blast to shoot.

 

[Hawg]

Just don't overload it the brass frame wont take much pounding.

 

[Archarris]

That's what I've heard. I've been using 15 gr of 777 in a .36. I've put maybe 350-400 rounds down range with not problems yet.

 

[OutlawJoseyWales]

Don't worry guy, it's all for fun anyway. Some like the brass, some don't. As the experts here say, just keeps the loads low and you're golden...err Brass.

Here's a little article about the things you asked.

http://rprca.tripod.com/schneider.htm