Large bore percussion revolvers

K75RT · 07-06-2008, 03:56 PM

Does anyone know of any large bore revolvers? I have .44/45BP are there any .50 or larger percussion revolvers?

Big Dog · 07-06-2008, 05:45 PM

The classic LeMat revolver has nine .44 balls surrounding a central shotgun load of approximately 20 gauge. That central load would clear a room.....

There are repros being made, but a bit steep in price.

K75RT · 07-06-2008, 06:10 PM

Big Dog,
I've seen them but not really what I'm looking for...I'd like to see a 5 shot in .50, .52, .53 or .54cal. They'd be great for dangerous game hunting during BP season

andrew cochran · 07-10-2008, 01:22 PM

Don't think they make em. You'll have to settle with a single shot 50 cal pistol. Cabelas sells them LeMat revolvers. For a nice price.

dmb3006 · 07-22-2008, 05:27 AM

Somebody named Clement or something close to that is converting Ruger Old Armys to .50 cal.sounds like new barrels and cylinders at least BIG$$$$$$$$$$$$

nathangdad · 07-22-2008, 07:00 AM

you are looking at custom work combined with astronomical pricing.
However, if enough people make a demand a manufacturer will respond.

If you are really ambitious you might start a campaign of letter writing from various groups.

andrew cochran · 07-22-2008, 01:33 PM

+1 but I'll stick to single shot if I buy one or .44

07-06-2008, 03:56 PM	#1
K75RT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 328	Large bore percussion revolvers Does anyone know of any large bore revolvers? I have .44/45BP are there any .50 or larger percussion revolvers?

07-06-2008, 05:45 PM	#2
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,213	The classic LeMat revolver has nine .44 balls surrounding a central shotgun load of approximately 20 gauge. That central load would clear a room..... There are repros being made, but a bit steep in price. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

07-10-2008, 01:22 PM	#4
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,155	Don't think they make em. You'll have to settle with a single shot 50 cal pistol. Cabelas sells them LeMat revolvers. For a nice price. __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

07-22-2008, 07:00 AM	#6
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,462	At present I fear you are looking at custom work combined with astronomical pricing. However, if enough people make a demand a manufacturer will respond. If you are really ambitious you might start a campaign of letter writing from various groups.

07-22-2008, 01:33 PM	#7
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,155	+1 but I'll stick to single shot if I buy one or .44 __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

07-06-2008, 06:10 PM	#3
K75RT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 328	Big Dog, I've seen them but not really what I'm looking for...I'd like to see a 5 shot in .50, .52, .53 or .54cal. They'd be great for dangerous game hunting during BP season

07-22-2008, 05:27 AM	#5
dmb3006 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 11	Somebody named Clement or something close to that is converting Ruger Old Armys to .50 cal.sounds like new barrels and cylinders at least BIG$$$$$$$$$$$$