short barreled 1860

[Jac Spring]

Got this short barreled 1860 to go with the standard length one that I already had several years ago - both from Cabelas (Pieta's).

It is a hoot to shoot - just curious if anybody else here has one of these - they stopped offering them a while back. It came with a brass loading rod with a palm swell on one end. If you don't have this particular model, how about another type?

Bring on the pics and shooting stories! :hatsoff:

 

[Don]

I just recently got the 1851 Colt in .44 Sheriff model with the "5" barrel. Less cumbersome than the "7.5" barrel but just as sweet a shooter.

Don

 

[dboone]

I got to of the 3'inch barrel 1860's and the 3' inch 1862 model. I've shoot one of the 1860's all the time with 30 gr. of T777 and home made Lee 200 gr. bullets. It does kick a bit, but its fun to see that big flame.The 1862 snubby makes a good walking around piece for fishing an such.

 

[Wes/Tex]

Mine is a Remington which had the front of the barrel damaged in a flood. Add one hacksaw and voila, instant belly-gun. Soldered on a loose half coin and chamber full of FFFg....Wee-Ha!!!!!!

 

[Jac Spring]

Yep, eveybody seems to agree -they are fun to shoot!

I've used Pyrodex P in mine mostly - 30 grains under a wonder wad and round ball. Had some trouble with the .451" balls backing out under recoil but I've got some .454" balls to try now.

How about some pics of your's?

'Cmon, get those cameras out :thumbsup:

 

[Musketeer]

Nice! I love those snubbies. Too bad they stopped carrying them. :shake: That's a great little kitty you've got there, too. It sure is nice how he stayed still for that photo... :haha: :blah:

 

[Blizzard of '93]

bet that thing bellows a ball of flame when ya' drop the hammer.

 

[Jac Spring]

The bobcat was taken with a ml - my TC Omega but we're not supposed to mention such.... :winking:

The shorty 1860 does produce a bit of muzzle flash but not that much really - and recoil isn't bad, but is enough to back-out the slightly undersized balls aparently.

 

[jeepwj992002]

That is one sweet lookin snubbie!!

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

Most Colts use a .454 RB and you know you got the right sized ball if you shave-off a little ring of lead when you ram'er home...speaking of that where did the loading lever go or what do you use to seat the balls? :surrender: Bet it looks real good at dusk before the range closes :shocked2: All the best, Dave

 

[BillinOregon]

There are many examples of these Colt belly guns from the 19th century. Our local historical society has two and they look very similar to yours. The rammer channel was often filled with lead (or possibly pewter) and contoured for a smooth appearance.

 

[dboone]

I like the 36 cal snubby 1862 better fit in my hand and i can put it in my pocket if need be. The 44 1860 has more punch and flame, I shoot 30 to 35 gr. of 3f T777. I think it will get the job done at close range.