CCW a cap & ball?

I am glad someone brought that up. There is a myth that antiques and repros are not considered firearms so it is OK to carry one regardless of state permit laws. Not true. Many states do exempt them from restrictions on purchase or possession, but I know of no state law that exempts antiques or repros from criminal law restrictions on carrying, concealing or transporting a handgun.

As far as areas like armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, etc., it doesn't matter how a gun is loaded, it is a firearm and a deadly weapon.

Jim
 
James K said:
I am glad someone brought that up. There is a myth that antiques and repros are not considered firearms so it is OK to carry one regardless of state permit laws. Not true. Many states do exempt them from restrictions on purchase or possession, but I know of no state law that exempts antiques or repros from criminal law restrictions on carrying, concealing or transporting a handgun.

As far as areas like armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, etc., it doesn't matter how a gun is loaded, it is a firearm and a deadly weapon.

Jim
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Indiana law does not regulate the carry of non cartridge weapons. Still, I would never carry my cap and ball pistol without my license to carry, because not all LEOs know the law well, and I don't need the hassle.
 
That is just crazy talk. As far as worldly possessions, my 1858 is the most beautiful thing I have ever owned!
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But just look at the beautiful lines and the warm colors of this thing... just beckoning to be held and carried along as your faithful companion. :D
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In California, at least in the (4) counties that I worked in, you may only list and carry (3) weapons on your CCW, all of which appear on the CCW by make, model, caliber and serial number. I am told that Fresno county now collects a ballistic proof (fired bullet) from each gun and keeps that on file for later ballistic matching. You may not carry ANY single action firearm, pistol or revolver and you may not carry ANY firearm on California's Unsafe Gun List.
 
Beagle333 said:
But just look at the beautiful lines and the warm colors of this thing... just beckoning to be held and carried along as your faithful companion.
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Opinions vary. I like the looks of the 1851 better than the 1860 and I like the 1858 better than any other firearm.

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I cannot bear the look of the 1858 Remington, although I have a nice Pietta that was old when I got it many, many years ago...
 
I like the Remington and the Colt but the Remington is just functional while the Colt is a functional work of art.
 
True, the Remington has some advantages, such as easier cylinder removal,but I have fired my Uncle's 1861 production Colt many, many times and find it functions flawlessly and it is more accurate than my Pietta '58 copy, so I think Ol' Sammy knew what he was doing....:D
 
I have a couple original 1860 colts and beside looking great they will still outshoot a lot of modern pistols
 
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