I really cannot understand the desire to carry a percussion revolver or even a single action revolver for personal defense. Some folks carry an SAA or equivalent if they have a place and space for "riding the range" but that seems to be more a matter of romanticism than for practical carry reasons. It is worth noting that the old folks who had nothing better shucked their "thumb-busters" pretty quick when guns like the S&W DA 44's and Colt New Service came along.
As to city carry of an 1851 Colt, that is even sillier. Some folks believe they can legally carry antique or percussion guns without a license since they are not "real" guns. That is simply not true where a carry license is needed; the laws on purchase of antique type guns are relaxed, but the laws concerning gun carry, ADW, armed robbery, etc., do not differentiate between an original 1851 Navy Colt and a 9mm Glock. If one is going to go to prison for carrying a gun illegally, it should at least be an effective gun.
Jim
As to city carry of an 1851 Colt, that is even sillier. Some folks believe they can legally carry antique or percussion guns without a license since they are not "real" guns. That is simply not true where a carry license is needed; the laws on purchase of antique type guns are relaxed, but the laws concerning gun carry, ADW, armed robbery, etc., do not differentiate between an original 1851 Navy Colt and a 9mm Glock. If one is going to go to prison for carrying a gun illegally, it should at least be an effective gun.
Jim