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How popular was the Whitney.? I have read quite a few first person accounts of Western scouts and mountain men. Many civil war history...

Something I wonder... When did cartridge cylinders come about? Where there kits that just swapped out with a little mod of the frame...

except we have never seen a bit of historical evidence that this was actually done on the frontier or in the civil war.

Buffalo bill was a civilian scout for the army and the railroads. he carried as many revolvers as he could and a needle .50 cal buffalo...

I am reading Bufalo Bills auto biography. Lots of mention of carrying multiple revolvers in indian fights. Mentions reloading in lulls...

when I shot IPSC in the 80s and 90s even on the very close catching the cardboard on fire shots I referenced the front sight. I was...

that was a cool film. notice they do fire with sights and accurately at 50 yrds and 25 yards. I find that with my 1858s and both of my...

all the old training manuals I have seen the 1911 was shot one handed bullseye style and absolutely was aimed.

I have been reading Buffalo Bills autobiography. When the Indians would charge they would wait until they got close and kill a few...

Good choice , I have one just like it made in 2022 and it has the arbor end fitted from the factory. I did give it a trigger job (forged...

Just sharing a pic of the Pietta 1851 Navy .36 cal I recently picked up. They really seem to have upped their game on fit and finish.

I bought 10 lbs. online from Walmart delivered to my P.O. Box, a lot cheaper than stump remover. No one has knocked on my door at 2:00...

This original Remington was red rust all over. Disassembled and degreased then placed in boiling water for about a half hour then soaked...

my first thought was there are people who shouldn't get nourishment. without better pictures and a new pair of eyes to see them, It...

some folks just should not own guns or tools. :doh: