rifle options to pair with 1851 navy revolvers

[Rangefogger]

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?

 

[Billy-by-gosh]

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.

 

[Ed C.]

1860 Henry, civilian use, and 1861 Springfield, military use, were pretty common in that period.

 

[bpalbee]

1859&1863 Sharps which can be mentioned. Allin conversion, Henry, Rolling Block, and Spencer cannot be mentioned here but would be period correct

 

[nchawkeye]

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.