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Steel Frame 1851 Navy by Euroarms Brescia
Ohio Joe:
I got to wondering just how old my used steel framed '51 Navy Revolver was, so I did a little research on the internet and found out that the proof mark PN followed by XX8 makes my revolver 47 years old. It was made in 1972...
I use to shoot the heck out'a this ol' cap-n-ball .36 caliber revolver when I first got it (I think back in '78 or '79 - can't remember for sure), but it has been a very dependable revolver over the years. I attribute that to the "steel frame"
I don't know how many rounds I've put through it over the 40 - 41 years I've had it, but it sure does handle nice, and although not an actual Colt Navy - I can see why it has been said that Hickock really liked his "51" Navy Colts... It just fits your (my) hand perfectly. I think back in the '70's ol' Euroarms Brescia must of made a very close copy of an original.
I think the last time I shot it was maybe 10 years ago. I just might have to do a little range work with it one of these days,,, throw a can out on the range and skip it along. I use to do that a'lot with this revolver way back when. I'll have to check and see if I need to make up some roundball paper cartridges for it. I believe I still have some, but I'm not sure - it's been such a long time since I shot it... Still lot's of life left in it!!!
Bigsmoke:
Joe,
Kind of reminds me of my old 1851 "Sheriff". Also a .36 caliber. It was a shooting fool, it was. Amazingly accurate for a pistol utilizing Col. Colt's famous disappearing rear sight.
Sorry to say, it was a brass frame pistol and it literally shook itself apart. I returned it to the point of sale and I have been sorry every since then, probably it was in 1970 or 1971. IIRC, it was made by Hawes.
Them ol' '51's sure were shooters.
John
Ohio Joe:
--- Quote ---Them ol' '51's sure were shooters
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They sure were (and are), John :hairy
I eventually got one of those 1861 steel framed .36 Navy's with the 5-1/2" barrel made by Pietta, but it just doesn't have the fit and feel the '51 has.
Another one of my favorites is the '58 .44 Remington made by Navy Arms. I really like the grip you get when handling that revolver... I did buy a Pietta '58 .44 Remington copy with two spare cylinders, but I've never cared for the grip on this one. Just to bulky for my hand, but I liked the idea of the two spare cylinders. Unfortunately they won't switch out with the Navy Arms...
This is what comes from watching movies like 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' :laffing
I've always tried to stay away from the brass framed revolvers - though I do have a Texas New Army .44 '58 Remington copy made by Richland Arms Co... I have to admit, it's a pleasure to shoot because of its light weight brass frame - and I've only fed it lite loads of powder.
Still, my favorite is the '51 Navy and probably always will be. :shake
Bigsmoke:
The Remingtons always had a way small grip for me. Always had to hold it with one finger curled under the grips. A Navy Arms Remington was my second black powder revolver. I shot the heck out of that one as well. It always shot about a foot high, so I put a dollop of solder on the front sight and that brought it kinda into line. To the best of my knowledge, that pistol is in Canada now. Sold it to a fellow in Alberta, but he died about 20 years ago. No idea what ever happened to it after that.
My all time favorite revolver was the 1862 Colt Police model with the 4 1/2" barrel. What a fantastic little revolver that is. Of course, the grips are way small for me, but I can make it work with one finger wrapped around the grips and two fingers under. I currently have one with the 5 1/2" barrel, but the balance isn't quite right with that setup. Strangely enough, I have had that 8 or 9 years but have not shot it yet. Someday, I will just sell it, but not quite yet. I don't think it has ever been shot, to tell you the truth. If/when I do sell it, someone will get a real nice pistol.
Winter Hawk:
Steel 1851 Navy Colt replica - that is what got me into muzzle loading & black powder. Don't know whether to be happy or cry over that! :laffing :laffing :laffing
~Kees~
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