I DVR-ed and watched the mini-series "Lonesome Dove" that was re-released on AMC this past weekend on the series 20th anniversary. I noted seeing Robert Duval wielding a Walker Colt as his holstered sidearm. It appeared to be converted to a cartridge firearm. The question is, what cartridge do you suppose the Walkers were converted to? Surely not .45 Colt as that would have been a downgrade in powder capacity.
Also noted a few of the other actors are using 1860 Colts some of which appear to be converted to cartridge. It was cool to see some period correct firearms. I'm not sure what the exact year as depicted is but I'd guess late 1870's or 1880's.
Also noted a few of the other actors are using 1860 Colts some of which appear to be converted to cartridge. It was cool to see some period correct firearms. I'm not sure what the exact year as depicted is but I'd guess late 1870's or 1880's.