My blackpowder pistols

[gravygun]

These are my blackpowder pistol....pretty nice collection for only six months of collecting huh??

Jukar .45, Euroarms .44, Spain Kentucky .45, Traditions Trapper custom .40 cal, 2 Jukar derringers .45 :thumbsup:

 

[jaybeach]

Nice! :applause:

Question - does that Traditions come in a flinter?

 

[kodiakemt414]

I'll take the bottom left one please?!?!?!?! Nice collection

 

[Flint50]

Very nice shootin' irons sir. Quite a collection for six months.

 

Very good collection for only 6 months.

kepp up the good work!. then by this comeing Christmas you will have enough gifts for us all here on the forum :crackup: :crackup:

Woody

 

[gravygun]

Nice! :applause:

Question - does that Traditions come in a flinter?

Not in kit form.. they do have the flinter in .50 cal. only. www.traditionsfirearms.com Mine is a kit with a custom .40 barrel that is about 2" longer than the stock kit. I wanted to get .40 cal because in Pa you can only hunt small game with blackpowder pistol if it's .40 or less. (note the fiber optics)

 

[gravygun]

Very good collection for only 6 months.

kepp up the good work!. then by this comeing Christmas you will have enough gifts for us all here on the forum :crackup: :crackup:

Woody

Actually Woody...I might consider one for you for all your help.. :bull: Nah...probably not!! :crackup: :crackup: Thanks again for the photo advice though!!! You would see a grown man cry if I had to part with any of my smokesticks.

 

[trent/OH]

gravy, what can you tell me about the stocks on the revolver. Looks like brass inlays on my screen, and in my limited ML pistol experience, I haven't seen that before.

 

[Maynerd62411]

That's the one I want. :thumbsup:
Real nice looking START to your collection. :redthumb:

 

[gravygun]

gravy, what can you tell me about the stocks on the revolver. Looks like brass inlays on my screen, and in my limited ML pistol experience, I haven't seen that before.

Yep...inlays!! That pistol was given to me by my father, it was given to him years ago by a fellow that built it (kit gun made by Euroarms, Brescia). Whether they came with the kit or he put them in when he built it, I don't know. They are put in very nicely, pinned and polished both sides perfect. You can barely see the pin heads.

 

[gravygun]

That's the one I want. :thumbsup:
Real nice looking START to your collection. :redthumb:

Which one?? :hmm: the revolver?? That gun actually needs rebuilt internally. The cylinder doesn't click in when you cock it..you have to make sure it's locked each time you pull the trigger...it's a good shooter though. I think eventually I will get the parts to rebuild it. It would definately be worth it. I also have the original left hand civil war flap holster with the brass U.S. emblem for it. Original holster for a replica gun...go figure!

 

[shmrck1]

gravygun,
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!! thanks for sharing!
snake-eyes :applause: :applause:

 

[Mr Nick]

Tell me about the sights on the trapper. I'm considering gettin a .50 cal trapper but your sights sook different and better.

 

[Maynerd62411]

Yeah, the revolver. :thumbsup: I'm pretty fond of the Trapper, too. :thumbsup:

 

[Deadeye]

The rear sight on the Trapper is a Remington rifle sight,as used on the model 700, can't tell about the front.

 

[Cherokee]

Sweet!
I just got me a CVA Kentucky pistol in 50 cal.
I will post some pics soon.

 

[capnwilliam]

Mighty attractive collection, Gravygun!

Hey, on the subject of collecting: does anyone have any ideas on what type of historic BP pieces - going for maybe $1,000 or so apiece - look to have good price appreciation potential over the next 20 years? :hmm:

Capt. William

 

[Stumpkiller]

When in doubt:

1.) Colt's never loose collector value.

2.) Anything modern or made specifically for the collectors market is a poor bet. There will be exceptions (short production runs - like the Starr revolver copy - may be a good bet).

3.) Copies of originals will never outpace the originals.

4.) Weapons from the Civil War will likely always be a popular.

5.) According to Albert Einstein, the most powerful force in the universe is compound interest. (In other words, putting $ in the bank is always a good idea). Rust, theft, fire and six-year olds have put an end to many good investments.

6.) Buy what you enjoy. That way, even if it stinks as an investment, you end up with something you like. Live for the now.

 

[capnwilliam]

Good ideas there, Stumpkiller :agree:

Capt. William