Which antique colt percussion to buy.

[Mtblackdog]

Im looking to buy an original colt percussion pistol for my dads 75 birthday. Want a 44. Hes always wanted one. He is still more than capable with that caliber. Got about $2000 to spend. Most of the local guys say the 1860 army is probably best bet for that money. Any thoughts? What to look for? What to watch out fir?

 

[hrt4me]

Colt 1860 Army, there are plenty out there which your dad could still fire

Just look for a good bore, good finish, working action, and matching serial numbers is a bonus

my own was made in 1861 and I still fire it regularly, albeit with light loads (e.g. ~15 grains of FFFg), which is sufficient to ring my steel targets... you notice minimal recoil in my video below

 

[Stantheman86]

$2000 should buy a nice 1860 Army

Does it have to be a Gen 1. Or will a Gen 2 that you could actually shoot a lot be sufficient? Or maybe get both.

I'd hate to put the Duty of regular shooting of 100s and 100s of rounds on an aging original

 

[Mtblackdog]

$2000 should buy a nice 1860 Army

Does it have to be a Gen 1. Or will a Gen 2 that you could actually shoot a lot be sufficient? Or maybe get both.

I'd hate to put the Duty of regular shooting of 100s and 100s of rounds on an aging original

I really doubt he will shoot it alot. More of like a little here and there.

 

[Bad Karma]

Look for an original 1860. You’ll get the most bang for the bucks.