Post by: buzzsaw on February 04, 2016, 09:56:14 PM
Buzzsaw.
Post by: Uncle Russ on February 05, 2016, 01:05:42 PM
Some pictures of the pistol would be very helpful in helping you decide, someone here may recognize a "little something" that could help you confirm your decision.
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Fletcher on February 05, 2016, 07:31:38 PM
T/C had some great models they discontinued and have fallen way
down from the good old days.
Post by: Dewey on February 05, 2016, 10:42:02 PM
It had a deep blueing, very nice wood, and a shiny brass hardware, but no gold engraving.
It was a great pistol, so, of course, we sold it long ago. One of the many pistols and rifles I should have kept.... :hairy
Post by: ohio ramrod on May 29, 2016, 07:59:40 AM
Post by: buzzsaw on May 29, 2016, 12:36:19 PM
Dave (buzzsaw)
Post by: PetahW on July 03, 2016, 02:27:53 PM
Quote from: "buzzsaw"
I just bought a very early patriot pistol with #58XX The seller quoted that it was unfired and thought it was probably out of the custom shop due to it's high gloss blueing and gold highlighted engraving and lettering. Has anybody seen or heard of such a T/C Patriot? It came with the original manual and warranty card but nothing mentioning anything about custom. I guess i'm just wondering should I go ahead a start shooting it as for the reason I bought it or keep it as unshot and a show gun. I really think shooting is more fun than showing. Any thoughts?
Buzzsaw.
I've had a few (4) muzzleloaders over the years, that came through the T/C Custom Shop (aka: Fox Ridge Outfitters - R.I.P.), and every one of them carried upgraded/fancy Walnut & a high-polish blue - but never any gold highlighting.
I have, however, applied gold enamel myself, to the lettering/stamping on some guns - so would opine that the gold on your Patriot was applied aftermarket.
While I've always taken care when loading (freehand) my .45 Patriot's (it was also made in .36cal), many folks have cracked the Patriot's stock @ the wrist by loading one in a hardstand that holds the gun vertically for loading, applying too much pressure when seating a PRB.
The Patriot has the same lightweight, thin (13/16" across-the-flats) barrel & downsized (compared to Hawken's) lock as the Cherokee & Seneca rifles - and spare parts have been made of unobtainium since the building where the downsized guns were made burnt to the ground, with a loss of all Cherokee/Patriot/Seneca parts, plans & special machinery.
I would respectfully suggest shooting it as you please, instead of leaving it as a safe queen.
.
Post by: PetahW on July 03, 2016, 02:51:12 PM
Post by: buzzsaw on July 04, 2016, 07:04:01 PM
Post by: hilljack on July 10, 2016, 04:44:58 PM
YMHS
Hilljack
Post by: PetahW on July 10, 2016, 08:25:03 PM
Since, AFAIK, T/C never catalogued the Patriot as available in 40cal, where did you obtain the barrel(s) ?
The T/C Custom Shop (aka: Fox Ridge Outfitters, R.I.P.) ?
.
Post by: hilljack on July 11, 2016, 07:58:14 PM
YMHS
Hilljack