Considering to buy an antique revolver. What are my options?

[CanadianBaconPancakes]

I am intrested in looking into getting an antique status revolver. What are my options? What am I looking for? What should I know before buying?

I want somthing I can accualy use.

 

[trebor2880]

They often come up on E.E. Be prepared to pay 'round 5 grand for a good one in a popular calibre like 38 Special or 45ACP.
Keep appropriate paper work when you out shooting it. CO's and LEO's don't know all the legalities of antique status guns.

 

[MINI-30]

I would be interested too. If anyone has 1 of a common caliber 8n decent shape I might swap my upgraded Styer HS.50

 

[gnmontey]

Lots of info to be had on this thread.

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/forumdisplay.php/92-Blackpowder-and-Antiques

Lots to be had on this thread.

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...rearms-Black-powder-and-Modern-Muzzle-loaders

M

 

[Robert Nicholson]

''Popular cartridge''? I thought they had to use an antique cartridge as well in order to be usable without restriction?

 

[gnmontey]

''Popular cartridge''? I thought they had to use an antique cartridge as well in order to be usable without restriction?

Nope. Check this thread out https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/217529-Link-to-CFC-Antique-regs

M

 

[tiriaq]

The current law and regulations do not preclude an antique handgun from being used under the same circumstances as a non-restricted firearm.
I do not think that this was the intent of the government. Anyone really think that the government intended that folks would be carrying loaded revolvers around the countryside?
How long do you think that the current circumstances will last?
I would suggest that if you want to acquire an antique handgun in order to take advantage of the present situation, buy one that will retain value if the rules change. Antiques that have been altered lose value relative to those that are original, from a collector's perspective.