Retiredarmy13f
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I had a few C&B replica revolvers in the 90's, a Walker, 1858 Remington, 1860 Army all by various labels. They all functioned as designed and looked good. While I still have a few blackpowder firearms they are all somewhat older.
To my point. I was looking over a couple newer made revolvers, a Walker in particular. And all looked fine until I noticed stamped into the side of the barrel "blackpowder only blah blah". My older revolvers had the same stamp, only hidden nicely under the loading lever.
I've been looking at a few models, many the popular ones and some have this stamp hidden and some blaze horrificly on the side. I know it as to be on the firearm I just don't want to see it so boldly. I'm not as concerned with the proofing marks, I'm used to seeing those on my (European made) smokeless sidearms.
So of the newer made blackpowder revolvers which makes and models should I knowingly avoid, either for poor markings or just sub par build?
I'm familiar with most models little quorks and design issues of the replica era. I just don't want to have to look at lawyer jizz on what would be a beautiful blued steel barrel.
To my point. I was looking over a couple newer made revolvers, a Walker in particular. And all looked fine until I noticed stamped into the side of the barrel "blackpowder only blah blah". My older revolvers had the same stamp, only hidden nicely under the loading lever.
I've been looking at a few models, many the popular ones and some have this stamp hidden and some blaze horrificly on the side. I know it as to be on the firearm I just don't want to see it so boldly. I'm not as concerned with the proofing marks, I'm used to seeing those on my (European made) smokeless sidearms.
So of the newer made blackpowder revolvers which makes and models should I knowingly avoid, either for poor markings or just sub par build?
I'm familiar with most models little quorks and design issues of the replica era. I just don't want to have to look at lawyer jizz on what would be a beautiful blued steel barrel.