I would look on here for a used gun. If your only option is a black powder firearm for carry I would look for a Remington 1858 in 44 caliber. They are reasonably reliable and easy to cut down for concealed carry. Here is a photo of one cut down.
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where can i buy used black powder revolvers?
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In Calif. even BP arms are illegal to have.
My brother has a buddy who is a felon. He wanted to buy a revolver from me. I told him to check with the local law enforcement where he intends to carry it. They are the ones that are more than likely are going to pull you over or whatever.
I asked the local game warden about carrying a black powder revolver or rifle while hunting deer. He told me I could use a muzzleloader anytime during season. But he also told me he wasn't sure of shooting one with the revolver unless I was confident it would bring a deer down. He also said if I was a felon he wouldn't question my carrying a loaded revolver while hiking. Depends on what they want to do about it. If he questioned my ability to be safe with it, it would be up to a judge.
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I have 2 of the navy’s coming, that is if fedex ever decides to ship them to me.
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There are reasons for not allowing someone to purchase guns ..... not only just being a felon. The O.P might consider a bit different life style if he is that sure of being a target of violence. He might consider talking to a professional concerning his fears as well. Either way he does not warrant my help in getting a weapon....if he can't figure it out himself.
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In Pennsylvania if your a fellon you can’t even carry a pen knife, I worked with a guy that went through just that and he said they are quick to want to throw you back in jail for any weapon infraction Gun BP or Knife.
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Here in Texas I heard a felon can have a shotgun in his/her house. But they can't buy one.
That makes a lot of sense
FYI, if it’s illegal for you to carry a modern pistol, it’s certainly illegal for you to carry a black powder pistol. All you’re going to do is get yourself in trouble and cause problems for the rest of us. There are avenues for getting your rights restored; look into it.
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I swear, FedEx is absolutely the worst for shipping firearm related stuff. I think they intentionally delay those shipments and then screw around with you by posting bad tracking info. I've had more than one shipment where the tracking indicated "out for delivery" but they didn't actually get delivered until two days later.
Mine were shipped Wednesday and said arriving Thursday then Friday now it is sitting in in a fedex in North Carolina with the ship date not given! I even called and got no results! A couple weeks ago I got a shipment for an Ecoflow solar battery at the cost of 1500.00. They left it sitting in my driveway 25’ from the road in a busy residential neighborhood. I guess the 30 extra feet to the front door was too much to ask ! Fortunately I made it home before someone stole it! I honestly don’t have much faith that these guns will even show up!
There are a number of non-felony reasons a person cannot lawfully buy a modern smokeless firearm. Perhaps this person uses cannabis for lawful medical reasons under state law. Perhaps this person is not a citizen or green card holder. Perhaps the person had prior mental health issues and was committed to a mental institution. Perhaps they renounced their US citizenship. Let’s not be too quick to reach conclusions without further information.
Also keep I mind that State and even local laws may apply to your situation and may limit your ability to carry or possess any form of weapon.
To the O.P. Keep in mind that as the barrel shortens, the power of a BP revolver decreases rapidly. Below 5 1/2 inches you start getting into 25 ACP and 22 LR levels of power even with a 44 or 50 cal. There was a good reason why those old cap and ball revolvers had long barrels…
Also keep I mind that State and even local laws may apply to your situation and may limit your ability to carry or possess any form of weapon.
To the O.P. Keep in mind that as the barrel shortens, the power of a BP revolver decreases rapidly. Below 5 1/2 inches you start getting into 25 ACP and 22 LR levels of power even with a 44 or 50 cal. There was a good reason why those old cap and ball revolvers had long barrels…
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Check out our classifieds. Just that easy.
FedEx Express shipping is good, but I've had some really bad experiences using FedEx ground. They are contractors to FedEx and I have had delivery drivers lie and say they made a delivery attempt saying I wasn't there; they didn't leave a tag on the door either. My business has cameras at all of the doors a loading docks and all they do is try and cover up their laziness. As far as I am concerned UPS ground is by far the best service and they are reasonably priced.
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Ohio has the same laws and restrictions. Felons aren't allowed possession of any firearm, blackpowder or smokeless.
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To be clear it was FedEx ground I had the problems with. And I agree that UPS ground is the best.
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www.hibid.com lists products from all kinds of auction, including guns and black powder items.
Fort Chambers gun shop in Chambersburg, PA usually has some BP handguns for sale.
Fort Chambers gun shop in Chambersburg, PA usually has some BP handguns for sale.
Many sates use the federal definition of a firearm and it says black powder is an exception to the rule and the main reason we can get these shipped to our homes. The OP said he wants something concealable because he has already had the cops called when open carrying, so one can assume he is legal in that regard because he isn't in jail or at the very least was arrested, bonded out and definitely knows the laws at this point in his jurisdiction. Either way gunbroker is good or on here in the classified section. Nothing wrong with new either but I would get a remington pattern, better nipples, treso, totw, or slixx and possibly get it goonerized from @45D since it will be for protection. I believe he does a coil spring conversion on those.
He appears to be in Maine because he has asked about public places to shoot here. He says he cannot get a permit for a cartridge gun (odd, because one doesn't need a permit in Maine), and says he won't elaborate on his circumstances. It leads us to believe he is (for whatever reason) a prohibited person. In Maine, even BP guns are firearms under the legal definition of restricted weapons.
It is possible he's legally a resident of another state where a permit is required, and not a resident of Maine, but he's not saying.
