Black Powder Handgun Picture Thread

[Skinny 1950]

Just got another Pocket Pistol in the mail today,the gun at the bottom is my latest addition. It is an ARMI SAN MARCO .31 cal. with a 6 inch barrel it is the only one in the picture that is restricted due to modern manufacture. This should be a good shooter as the action is very tight and appears to be near new.
On top the Manhattan .36 cal. 5inch barrel Antique.

Next the Colt 1849 Pocket .31 cal. 5 inch barrel with an up-graded cylinder and new grips on the way from the U.S. This is a work in progress.

The bottom gun might be considered a "Baby Dragoon 1848" due to its squareback trigger guard not sure on that, it is a repro in any case.

 

[Skinny 1950]

Size comparison: 1851 Navy vs 1849 Pocket

This picture shows the size difference between the Colt 1851 Navy .36 cal (Repro) and a Colt Pocket Model 1849 .31 cal.

 

[oldiron]

The mail still comes through. Got all my new (used) stuff.
Top left is a Freeman army .44. Not the best looker at the prom, but a scarce gun. Action works great. (.44s are nicer in the hand)
Centre left is a Cooper navy .36 cal. Could be a good shooter.
Bottom left- Metropolitan navy.36. Nice all around. It's been around for a month, just had to throw it in.
Top right, a Bacon pocket .31. A former owner liked to clean too much, and could use a hand spring.
Centre right is a Plant front loading cup primed .42 cal. I have the smaller .30 cal, so I thought I needed the army size too.
Bottom Right, a decent Colt thunderer .41, thanks to a fellow CGNer. Might be a good camper special.
And that's it for the spring. Happy shooting.

 

[Tyockell18]

I really like those^, nice collection.

Heres my newest addition:

 

[Skinny 1950]

Today was Black Powder day at the range, fired the flint lock for the first time after buying some powder and filling the flasks. I took about a dozen shots and it fired every time, the first shot was way high so I aimed it low and got into the zone. Not bad for a smooth bore with no sights.

 

[Rickyy101]

Still haven't tried it out as it takes gigantic primers that I have no idea where to find.

I just ordered four winged musket caps from ellwood epps.. try there!

 

[drache]

 

[Skinny 1950]

To keep the sport safe we need to keep the powder far from the source of ignition.