Anyone here fool with percussion cap-and-ball revolvers?

[Billinthedesert]

I liked this Uberti Colt Model of 1860 and wish I still had it. The bullet is from Eras Gone and is an exact copy of a bullet issued in the Civil War.

 

[Mokaa]

I've dabbled a bit with cap-and-ball revolvers, there's something satisfying about the whole old-school loading process. Never tried a replica like the Uberti Colt 1860, but it sounds like a blast from history

 

[Watchman]

That Uberti Colt 1860 was a beauty. Those Eras Gone rounds are neat replicas and feel like holding history. You might find one on the collector circuit or at shows.

 

[Penny_wise]

If you're really missing that piece, they're common on the used market. You might find a slick deal on a gently-used one if you keep your eyes peeled

 

[Johnie]

Forget the Uberti replicas for a minute, though, if you want reliable, consistent action, you gotta master cleaning out those cap flash holes and finding a good grease. It's a fun kind of shooting, but it'll teach you patience

 

[Billinthedesert]

I've since replaced that missing 1860 with another fluted model just like it. Cleaned it, lubed it and installed Slixshot nipples per Duelist54 on Youtube. Just haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, what all the remodel work on my torn-apart house. I've been shooting cap-and-ball revolvers since purchasing my first cheap brass-framed Navy back in 1970. It was imported by Hawes and cost me $49 new.