Modern Revolver in a Black Powder Style?

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Hey, I just passed my restricted yesterday! :D

And Ive been humming and hawing over what I should be looking into getting. There is something about Single action revolvers that I like.. I'm usually a Milsurp (WWI-WWII) guy so its kinda new for me.

I was looking through some stuff and I really like the look of Black Powder SA revolvers (Like the 1851 Navy) but do they make any modern ones in a modern cartridge? So it has the look and style of a BP revolver but in modern ammunition? I'm interested in anything from .22 up to .45. If there isn't anyone who makes something similar I guess Ill just have to learn to shoot black powder..

Anyway, thanks for the help.

I felt this would go here instead of the Black Powder forum as I want something in a modern cartridge.
 
There are reproductions of the cartridge conversion and Colt open top revolvers. Shooter's Choice carries them.
 
There is a company producing conversion cylinder for some BP Revolver(like the Ruger Old Army) to shoot modern cartridge but I am not sure any dealer in Canada carries it.
 
Thanks for the replies!

I like the look of that Uberti open top with the long barrel. also what is the difference between Army size grip and Navy size grip?

Im kinda surprised there aren't more our there. Though I guess most people just choose to shoot black powder out of them instead of converting... There is just something about octagon barrels I love! I love the Navy 1851.. Its exactly the look I want. I just wish there was a conversion for that model.
 
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Thanks for the link.. Hmm seems too complicated for someone just starting like me. Maybe Ill stick to the 1871 Open top for now.. Though I sure would like to take advantage of those Pietta's that Marstar sells... Why do black powder handguns have to look so much better? GAH!
 
"...Single action revolvers..." The Ruger Vaquero is a copy of the Colt SAA. Comes in .357 mag and .45 Colt. The Ruger Blackhawk isn't exactly a copy of anything, but comes in .357 and .44 Mag. The Taurus 'Gaucho' is a SAA copy too. .45 Colt only for it. There are cartridge copies of the 1875 Remington in .45 Colt, .38 Spec and .44-40, made by EMF, Uberti, et al.
There are copies, by several manufacturers, of the Schofield revolver in .38 Special, .45 Colt and .44-40. Navy Arms is one of 'em.
Most pre-U.S. Civil War revolver copies are BP only. Especially the 1851 Army/Navy.
You can get polymer "fake' ivory grips for most of 'em too.
 
You also need to consider that the "open top" revolver is not a very strong design. Fine for BP but not when you start using heavy charges or modern powers.
 
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You also need to consider that the "open top" revolver is not a very strong design. Fine for BP but not when you start using heavy charges or modern powers.
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yeah, I had noticed that all that connected the barrel to the rest of the frame is a small piece of metal.. Kinda worrying. Does anyone know of the quality of the Uberti Richard-Mason Conversion Revolvers? I was thinking of a 7 1/2" Octagon in .38 special or .38CL


Why do I have to like the look of these BP guns so much?! :bangHead:
 
The Army grip is longer than the Navy grip. Compare a 1860 replica with an 1851. The Single Action Army has a Navy length grip.
The open top style cartridge revolvers are obviously not as strong as other designs. You would certainly not want to be shooting +P ammunition in them. They obviously are proof tested for use with standard ammunition. I would be inclined to use .38SP wadcutter target ammunition or the equivalent. Uberti has been in business for years, and has a good reputation for quality.
 
We have a Mason-Richards conversion Uberti in the shop and it's a beauty, looks strong enough for .38spl., sights are rudimentary even for a S.A.(front gold bead). I do have to disagree with you on one thing though, to me the best looking handguns are copies of the SAA, in it's many variations.
 
Ok thanks! so it doesn't have any rear sights? Hmm, thats kind of a let down.

I like the SAA but there is just something about the smooth cylinders and octagon barrels or the older guns.. And what ever the hell is just infront of the cylinders that goes around the barrel.. I dont know what it is (I show my noobity here) but it looks damn cool.
 
I have an 1860(44 cal) and 1851(36 cal) Uberti and an 1858(36 cal) Pietta and I agree that they are the coolest looking revolvers out there. I can tell you I have more fun than a guy should be allowed to have shooting black powder balls.

A word of caution - As soon as you are done shooting them tear them completly apart and clean everything. They corrode so bad if you don't and the next time you pull back the hammer something will break. I get my parts from VTI gun parts in the states ( You will need parts !!!!!)
 
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