does anyone use original 19th century cap and ball percussion revolvers?

[Tombstone Kid]

Just wondering if anyone uses original 19th century cap and ball percussion revolvers or if everyone uses the repros?

 

[Casull]

I have a few originals I shoot now and then. I have an original Remington 1858 .44 and a Bacon .31. I sold an original Rogers & Spencer .44 awhile ago, I shouldn't have done that.
I enjoy getting them out and shot them this past week! They still work great 150 years later.

 

[mooncoon]

I have an original Savage Repeating Arms revolver that I have shot but not recently because it is such an awkward gun. If I had a Colt or Remington, I would certainly shoot it.

cheers mooncoon

 

[3Beavers]

I shoot an 1858 remington 140+years old.Why not?I carry it on a C.P. Shipley gun belt circa 1912. I like antiques and I like to use them!Historical fun stuff!!
Regards,Jed.

 

[dixda]

I have a Colt 1851 Navy that I enjoy taking out now and again.It was made in 1853, and doesn't shoot too bad for 153 years old.KD