Venturing into antique revolvers

I didnt do a lot of 44mag. But with AE 44Mag, I found that i ended up far enough from where it thickens to the the web that it wasn't an issue for a light roll crimp into the crimp groove with cast bullets.
 
Anyone know if it’s safe to shoot a modern SW 38 in a 38-44 black powder? The cartridge and caliber fit in the antique SW New Model 3 Target. Or does one have to reload that SW 38 and only use black powder.
I secured some 357 MAX brass for reloading wit he black powder later ( hard to find but I managed to stir up 250 brass cases of which some were virgin Star.

Just wanting feedback as that revolver is from 1894 and the frame was good for the 44 Russian black powder.
The original thread poster may want to consider a single action Smith and Wesson new model 3. They say it’s the finest single action ever made in those days. I hope metallurgy is good.
Thanks.
 
Mangosteen said:
Anyone know if it’s safe to shoot a modern SW 38 in a 38-44 black powder? The cartridge and caliber fit in the antique SW New Model 3 Target. Or does one have to reload that SW 38 and only use black powder.
I secured some 357 MAX brass for reloading wit he black powder later ( hard to find but I managed to stir up 250 brass cases of which some were virgin Star.

Just wanting feedback as that revolver is from 1894 and the frame was good for the 44 Russian black powder.
The original thread poster may want to consider a single action Smith and Wesson new model 3. They say it’s the finest single action ever made in those days. I hope metallurgy is good.
Thanks.
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Model 3 might not be ideal for a 1st gun or an mechanically ungifted fellow. I've read that their inards are about like a clock.
 
tokguy said:
Model 3 might not be ideal for a 1st gun or an mechanically ungifted fellow. I've read that their inards are about like a clock.
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That's a Schofield^^^, but still a Model 3. Most single action irons are pretty simple. Early double actions are a lot more finicky imo. I put a First Model DA together from parts years ago and it was a lesson in patience to say the least...
 
BrotherRockeye said:

That's a Schofield^^^, but still a Model 3. Most single action irons are pretty simple. Early double actions are a lot more finicky imo. I put a First Model DA together from parts years ago and it was a lesson in patience to say the least...
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Many of the S&W SA I had had a timing problem, still can be fixed with a dremel, so it is somehow justified to pay a little more for a mechanically perfect gun. Never had a DA I think. Those are big guns. I would rather go for a German RR if SA is acceptable. They made a few in DA but never saw one for sale.
 
i had a webley-greener target pistol years ago that was loose....i showed it to my english gunsmith who said they were designed to be re-adjusted to tight again....he is retired now and in dodgy health,but i could ask what the procedure is if anyone wants to know....or doesn't have access to someone knowledgable on old english stuff
 
I see that the demand for the 1892 Lebel revolver is quite high as well as the Swiss 1878. While those are nice guns, the power they provide is rather inadequate for bush or animal defense. That's why the Webleys are in such demand, plus if they are shaved to 45ACP you can very quickly reload with the clips.
 
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