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So, there's these two never-was-guns. One is a .44 color case hardened frame 1851 sheriff's model and the other a brass framed 1860.
The 1860 needs a strong enough frame to withstand full house loads and heavy bullets to be shot like they made for. The geometry of the 1851 won't let you load anything but round ball. And it needs to be small balls what with that short skimpy lever.
This calls for a frame swap to have an iron frame 1860. Can call the other a Model 1855 1/2 brass frame shorty forty four.
Reckon the grips will go where ever they feels the best.
The 1860 needs a strong enough frame to withstand full house loads and heavy bullets to be shot like they made for. The geometry of the 1851 won't let you load anything but round ball. And it needs to be small balls what with that short skimpy lever.
This calls for a frame swap to have an iron frame 1860. Can call the other a Model 1855 1/2 brass frame shorty forty four.
Reckon the grips will go where ever they feels the best.