19th Century EDC Scenario

[Whitworth]

Colt Navy, if .36 was good enough for Bill Hickok it's good enough for me.

 

[Bad Karma]

You can say that again.

 

[ShawneeB]

That's something you don't see everyday.........

Eyup. Sure would like to see one in my paws

 

[nightwolf1974]

Eyup. Sure would like to see one in my paws

I do too now!!!!

 

[PathfinderNC]

A Tranter.

2nd option, a Tranter

Reminds me of the English Bulldog revolvers

 

[smoothshooter]

This would depend on where I am and what I do. If in a “civilized“ community a Colt 51 Navy with a shortened barrel because of its light weight and handling characteristics.

If in a wilder area, a Colt Army or 58 Remington for the larger caliber. I prefer the ergonomics of the Army, but the Remington can be reloaded faster with a spare cylinder.

There is little evidence that people carried spare loaded cylinders for faster reloads back in the day, for several reasons.
If I am going to be carrying around that much steel as a burden, I’m going to go ahead and carry two complete pistols instead.

But since this is a theoretical discussion, anything goes, and practicality is not of the first importance.

 

[Bnewberry]

Good point. My experience with these revolvers is from Cowboy Action Shooting. The cylinder reload is common when such is called for. I am familiar with this sort of reload being used historically, but also know that multiple revolvers was probably more common, especially during the Civil war.

 

[ShawneeB]

Reminds me of the English Bulldog revolvers

They are a pretty interesting piece. Some have a trigger extends below the guard, lower cocks it upper fires. Like this one. Tranter made a revolving rifle too.

 

[ShawneeB]

There is little evidence that people carried spare loaded cylinders for faster reloads back in the day, for several reasons.
If I am going to be carrying around that much steel as a burden, I’m going to go ahead and carry two complete pistols instead.

But since this is a theoretical discussion, anything goes, and practicality is not of the first importance.

The cast of Bushrangers below, agree. Look at all that iron.

 

[Whitworth]

Bloody Bill Anderson had 6 Colt Navy models on him when he was killed. Multiple guns yes, multiple cylinders no. Relic firearms are dug all the time. I have seen a lot of excavated revolvers dropped during Cavalry engagements but not dropped cylinders. I believe the cylinder changing stuff is all Hollywood, come to think of it I have never seen a period spare cylinder pouch from the Unpleasantness Just my opinion though.

 

[Southern Bamboo]

That Tranter looks delicate! I'd go with either an 1851 Navy, 1860 Army, or a Griswold and Gunnison since I am a rebel at heart.

 

[Dashing Leper]

More practical to carry a complete set of spare parts for your revolver, helpfully pre-assembled and loaded up.

 

[Curley 50 cal]

All I got to bring is a 1858 New Army so dat’s what I’m takin”

 

[Cattywompuss]

Would be a 49 Pocket for me. Actually had a silvered and engraved original made in 1851. Was a dandy little thing. But then, like today I would probably avoid EDC.

 

[sourdough]

Bloody Bill Anderson had 6 Colt Navy models on him when he was killed. Multiple guns yes, multiple cylinders no.

Archibald J. Clements was reputed to have 12 revolvers on his person when he met his demise.

The Death of Little Archie Clements | South & Western Theaters (civilwartalk.com)

Regards,

Jim

 

[Bnewberry]

Archibald J. Clements was reputed to have 12 revolvers on his person when he met his demise.

The Death of Little Archie Clements | South & Western Theaters (civilwartalk.com)

Regards,

Jim

He was clearly weighed down by too much iron. He would have been better off with a spare cylinder instead!

 

[Harquebus]

I'm going to have a pretty horse.. so weight isn't it a problem 1847 Walker six shots, Colt Army 1860.. both 44.. and a prototype of a Winchester Rifle 66 again 44

 

[Harquebus]

Archibald J. Clements was reputed to have 12 revolvers on his person when he met his demise.

The Death of Little Archie Clements | South & Western Theaters (civilwartalk.com)

Regards,

Jim

Did he have a concealed weapon(s) permit or a permit to carry???

 

[Harquebus]

The cast of Bushrangers below, agree. Look at all that iron.

If you got 12 guns is like having spare 4/5 Glock 22 magazines.. they would come handy during a gun battle.

 

[sourdough]

Did he have a concealed weapon(s) permit or a permit to carry???

How does one conceal 12 revolvers on the person?

If you got 12 guns is like having spare 4/5 Glock 22 magazines.. they would come handy during a gun battle.

The old adage is still true: the fastest reload is another gun.