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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 14, 2022 1:02:08 GMT
I splurged and with some birthday financial assistance ordered a Taylor’s 1860 Army Mason conversion revolver in .45 long colt, 8” barrel. I pick it up from the local gun store in a few days. I chose it because I wanted a BIG Big Iron that was cartridge fed and wasn’t a Colt SAA since I already have one. Ended up choosing the 1860 Mason conversion because it’s got a lot of neat history, looks cool, and is the closest I can get to the (custom converted for the movie) guns carried by Marshal Stockburn’s deputies in Pale Rider. Attachments:
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Aug 14, 2022 2:11:44 GMT
Yeah I believe the deputies had 1860 conversions done with richards conversions to them as well as just plain ol 1860 revolvers. My favorite is of course the 1858 remington conversion of the pale rider himself :)
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 14, 2022 7:54:18 GMT
Yeah I believe the deputies had 1860 conversions done with richards conversions to them as well as just plain ol 1860 revolvers. My favorite is of course the 1858 remington conversion of the pale rider himself  Yeah, Stockburn himself had a Richards conversion with the rear sight on the conversion ring (not a Richards-Mason) and maybe one other deputy, but the rest had regular 1860s converted to fire cartridges, which is probably why you never properly see an 1860 being reloaded in the movie. You’d have to take the barrel off to reload with just a cylinder swap. The Remington 1858 New Army is certainly a beautiful piece, and his customized Remington pocket pistol is quite nice too. |
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Post by William Swiger on Aug 14, 2022 17:08:22 GMT
Nice western firearm. I have that one but from another seller. All these old western reproduction guns come from 2-makers in Italy.
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Post by tera on Aug 14, 2022 17:58:32 GMT
Usually Pietta or Uberti. You can still find originals, but depending on model and condition they may run a pretty penny.
Once had the opportunity to handle a hand-engraved Colt model that even Colt didn't have in their museum. Estimated value $60-$80,000.00. Some of the nicest engraving work I've ever seen.
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Post by William Swiger on Aug 15, 2022 10:37:58 GMT
Bought my first firearm when I was 18. Did not have to use FFLs in 1980. Was going fishing at a local lake and stopped in at a country Mom and Pop store. Got beer, chips, worms and a Pietta 22 with a box of ammo. Oh yeah - you could buy any booze at 18.....lol Kept that gun for many years and gave it to a friend for his boy to shoot and learn on.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 16, 2022 12:55:06 GMT
I pick it up tomorrow, and I checked. It’s made by Uberti.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 17, 2022 17:30:51 GMT
One word: AWESOME!!! Perfectly balanced and surprisingly light despite the size, and absolutely beautiful. Attachments:
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Post by carbon on Aug 17, 2022 23:21:14 GMT
That's a nice looking piece. When do you plan on getting to the range with it?
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 18, 2022 1:19:18 GMT
That's a nice looking piece. When do you plan on getting to the range with it? Thanks! Hopefully this week. |
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Aug 18, 2022 3:32:24 GMT
Congrats! Major cool points for that at the range. I would certainly be drawn over to it to check it out.
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 19, 2022 12:46:03 GMT
I’m planning on taking it to the range tomorrow. So far, drilling with snap caps, or has an amazing trigger and a pretty smooth and light hammer pull as well. Rear sight notch on the hammer sucks, it’s that simple. I can make it work but it’s very low visibility. Fortunately the sheer length of the barrel and natural fit in hand of the gun should make point shooting simpler if needed. Despite its size and my small frame and tiny hands, it feels like it was made for me. Very intuitive to grip and use. Surprisingly light and well balanced too. The cylinder even has tall ships and steamers engraved on it!
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 20, 2022 17:08:10 GMT
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Post by carbon on Aug 21, 2022 16:01:48 GMT
Looks like you have a winner there. Congrats!
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 21, 2022 16:37:09 GMT
Looks like you have a winner there. Congrats! Thanks! Yeah, definitely. Amazing firearm, feels perfect in my hand. |
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 23, 2022 19:54:20 GMT
Put down a fair amount of lead downrange this morning, probably the last time for a few months because of university. Had a blast and did ok again at 7 yards.  |
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Post by tera on Aug 23, 2022 20:39:55 GMT
If you like wheelguns and live in a permissive State, maybe look at an 1895 Nagant someday. Their DA triggers are terrible, but pre-staged is fun pewpew that turns heads at the range.
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Post by paulmuaddib on Aug 23, 2022 21:44:39 GMT
If you like wheelguns and live in a permissive State, maybe look at an 1895 Nagant someday. Their DA triggers are terrible, but pre-staged is fun pewpew that turns heads at the range. He lives in Texas. Can’t get much more permissive than that. 😏Nice gun btw nerdthenord. And nice shooting. |
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Post by nerdthenord on Aug 23, 2022 22:47:00 GMT
If you like wheelguns and live in a permissive State, maybe look at an 1895 Nagant someday. Their DA triggers are terrible, but pre-staged is fun pewpew that turns heads at the range. He lives in Texas. Can’t get much more permissive than that. 😏Nice gun btw nerdthenord. And nice shooting. Thanks! Yeah, and the 1895 is pretty sweet. Next Wheelgun may be a S&W model 10 classic. |
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Post by nerdthenord on Feb 18, 2023 2:57:05 GMT
Some more pics of the 1860 Richards Mason Conversion, for fun. |
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