Rangefogger
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what are some rifles that would pair well with a set of 1851 navy revolvers that you might have found in somewhat common use in the old west from 1851 through 1872?
rifle options to pair with 1851 navy revolvers
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The Colt Navy was usually caliber .36 (or .44 Army model), so I would start with Colt's New Model revolving rifle to utilize the same bullets. Made from 1855 until 1864 in a variety of calibers from .36 to .56.
1860 Henry, civilian use, and 1861 Springfield, military use, were pretty common in that period.
bpalbee
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1859&1863 Sharps which can be mentioned. Allin conversion, Henry, Rolling Block, and Spencer cannot be mentioned here but would be period correct
nchawkeye
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A half stock, percussion rifle.
Look up Jamestown Rifles, made in Jamestown North Carolina, hundreds of them went west. They were typically smaller .36-.42 caliber.
Look up Jamestown Rifles, made in Jamestown North Carolina, hundreds of them went west. They were typically smaller .36-.42 caliber.
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