Confederate Repros

hardy said:
Did the old factories make navy style 44's back then or is that something that came later?
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.44 cal Navy pattern revolvers (octagonal barrel, Navy, SAA sized grips) are a modern (1960s) invention by the replica manufacturers
 
If I recall correctly, Iver Johnson made a pretty fair repro of a Griswold & Gunnison in the late 60s or early 70s. They show up occasionally.
 
yeah I was thinking inthe 1860's the south didn't make 44 c open top navy's. Right? I believe the brass was stonger then too and also in the 1960's. I don't like brand new 44c brass open tops.
 
yeah I was thinking inthe 1860's the south didn't make 44 c open top navy's. Right? I believe the brass was stonger then too and also in the 1960's. I don't like brand new 44c brass open tops.
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In the 1860's there were no brass frame .44's open top or otherwise. In the 1860's brass frames were really a form of bronze. The brass used in the 1960's and 70's is the same brass they use now.
 
I wish Pietta would reproduce the Kerr .44 double action revolver.

That is one big sidehammer revolver that gave the Starr a run for it's money and beat it in sales too.

The LeMat, Kerr, Webley, and Adams...the four guns used almost EXCLUSIVELY by Confederate forces, and had a significant impact on the battlefield.

If Pietta ever comes out with the Kerr, I am the first in line:)

I already have a LeMat, it is my main carry weapon. All I need is a Kerr as a backup.
 
Gyver

Iver Johnson was associated with The re-release of the Colts. (Imperato et al).

I helped a friend with his Iver Johnson Peacemaker clone and the back strap and trigger guard looked like it was a dead ringer for prts form my 1851 Navy.

It certainly came apart the same way.
 
fingers, the brass in the 60's and 70's might have been a little bit stronger. Some of the CVA 's I have appear to be less bright (not from lack of brasso) and the screws fit in and out better than the new piettas. I haven't weighed them but um you might be right.

WBH
 
Oh come on you guys. I lean more on ya'll for insults than anyone. I love your insults--it helps me learn better:D
WBH
 
In 1973 I bought one out of an antique store 20 miles frm Augusta GA for $80.00--I sold it in 1974 for $100.00.:mad:

It had Gunnison stamped on the right side of the brass frame-I think-long time ago-might have been on the barrel near the wedge. It had an X mark on the hammer hand. Why did it have an X stamped on the hammer hand?
WBH Maybe it was a forgery. Maybe not-but wish I still had it.
 
The reason I know it had an X stamped on that part, is because when I shot it -it chained fired on me. I thought it was broken and took it apart. I later found out about greasing chambers.
 
Yall never insulted me. I was playfully showing both of you respect. I'm still learning. I am not the best at internet talk. I luv both of yu. I guess I should of used constructive advise:D You guys know a lot. Now what about that X on the hammer hand?
WBH
 
Thanks Hawg. I wish I still had to show photos but it was bought by someone a long time ago from Sylvania,GA.

I might be wrong, but I am thinking the hammer hand was brass. That couldn't be so-could it? It was an old gun though.

WBH
 
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