[Klaus]

I have a cap & ball revolver, which, of course, is NOT a muzzle loader.

[Big Dog]

Good question, as I know several of us have Smokepoles and Cap&Ball revolvers. Maybe Chris can help us out here?

[NRAJOE]

I used to have a Colt replica 1860 Revolver and a Hawken .50 cal smoke pole that I used to play around with when I was stationed in Germany. Left them both there....been eyeing them again lately....hmmmm.....more stuff to spend my hard earned money on???

[Klaus]

Well, I recently procured a nice (once I cleaned it up) Hawes replica of an 1851 Colt Navy revolver, .36 caliber. It is a blast. The weird thing is, that though it is clearly a revolver, the technology is so different, it almost seems like an alien weapon. You have the weird rear sight on the hammer, the open top, bead front sight, powder and percussion cap, plunger & charging handle, wedge, etc. All the features DO make sense, but the combination seems very strange by modern standards. As best as I can figure, the .36 is about equal to a .380 ACP.

[NRAJOE]

Always meant to get a .36 but never got around to it, seems like a fun round to shoot. Colt had came out with 3rd generation replicas but then they really weren't replicas because they were Colts! I haven't seen them lately, they were fairly expensive but worth it. Their serials numbers started where the old ones ended!Had a catalog but can't find it now...

[PAPA G]

GONNA RUN ALL YOU HONKIES AND CRACKERS BACK TO EUROPE!!!



OOPS sorry peanut butter and jelly smear on the screen.

never mind!!!

[Michael M]

I'm shooting a Remington replica, and I really like the smoke. It's also fun to see the surprise that generates when others see just how accurate these old style pieces can be. I'm going to be adding some more pieces this year, and one will be a rifle. Just got round to reading Ned Roberts, and can't wait to try one at 300 yards. Has anyone tried blackpowder cartridge? I made up a box of 45 Colt for my Bisley Vaquero. I'm really having a good time, and the historical aspect has always been an attraction for me.

[Klaus]

I may get something like a Remington 1858 clone or maybe the Ruger lookalike (old Army is what it is called, I think).

[Michael M]

I think that both are excellent. My 58 Rem is made by Pietta, got it used at a range. Fit and finish are good, and it will group under 5" offhand at 25 yds. I haven't tried a rest, probably should. My Dad has a Ruger, so I've shot it as well. Much like the Remington outwardly, but the internal parts are not. He,s been shooting it for about 30 yrs, and it is still going strong. I really like the Colt pocket police. To my eye, it is about the prettiest pistol I've ever seen. One nice thing, there are some well made replicas that are really affordable. Looks like I'm going to need yet another safe!