Anyone out there have a Remington Elliot 32? Ever had any experience with one? They look damn nice - im thinking of searching for one but dont kow a lot about them. I know there were 3 models; the 6 shot "zig-zag" in .22 RF, the 5 shot in .22 RF and the 4 shot in .32 RF. Ive seen lots of pics but wondering about their function, accuracy ect. (I know .32 RF is near impossible to find)
Remington Elliot
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I have an original .32RF Remington-Elliot in near new condition. I fire it once in awhile and it functions flawlessly. It's a fun little gun to shoot. There is only slight signs or powder in the action, it looks like it's been put away for 150 years. The old adds claim it was the first "regulated" pistol with gain twist rifling.
Ammo is still available. I have found quite a bit of original stuff at shops and shows and bought newly manufactured from Epps. Expect to pay $1 a round though plus shipping. I will post some pics later on.
Ammo is still available. I have found quite a bit of original stuff at shops and shows and bought newly manufactured from Epps. Expect to pay $1 a round though plus shipping. I will post some pics later on.
With the prices of these things I dont think i will be picking one up soon. I would have to sell my (inherited) 1859 Manhattan before i could pay the price for an Elliot. I think they are about 5" long overall with a 3" barrel. Correct? With that funny grip shape how does it feel in the hand??
Here are some pictures of my Remington-Elliot pepperbox derringer. It functions flawlessly and shoots well for it's size also.
They do bring a good price these days. The price on antiques and especially very good condition originals is still going up.
These little pistols do "bump" when they go off. The recoil is not great at all, it's just a bump on the little grips. I find it easy to get all four rounds off without readjusting my grip to any great degree. It fits well enough into the hand though certainly nothing like a fullsized pistol. The original black powder loads are much hotter than the modern newly manufactured .32RF ammo and there is a big difference in recoil between these new loads and the powerful old loads.
I think I would hold onto the inherited Manhattan if I were you though. Just save for another oldie, it will be worth it in the end.
P.S. I don't know why the right grip looks darker than the left in the pictures, in reality they are the same.
They do bring a good price these days. The price on antiques and especially very good condition originals is still going up.
These little pistols do "bump" when they go off. The recoil is not great at all, it's just a bump on the little grips. I find it easy to get all four rounds off without readjusting my grip to any great degree. It fits well enough into the hand though certainly nothing like a fullsized pistol. The original black powder loads are much hotter than the modern newly manufactured .32RF ammo and there is a big difference in recoil between these new loads and the powerful old loads.
I think I would hold onto the inherited Manhattan if I were you though. Just save for another oldie, it will be worth it in the end.
P.S. I don't know why the right grip looks darker than the left in the pictures, in reality they are the same.
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