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    Need sum edjumikation.

    Here you go: http://casguns.homestead.com/Colts1851.html http://casguns.homestead.com/Colts1860.html http://www.civilwarguns.com/0209.html http://www.civilwarguns.com/0210.html http://www.sixguns.com/range/CBSIXGUNS.htm http://www.sixguns.com/range/CBSIXGUNS2.htm...
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    1861 Colt Navy .44 comming.

    Well, if it's anything like my 1851 .44 cal Pietta Navy, it will shoot high because of the short front sight. Since you're getting an 1861 (I thought 1860 was a .44 Army and the 1861 was a .36 Navy?), then it's one with a front sight blade, instead of the brass sight post, like in the 1851...
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    CVA / Pietta 1851 Colt Replica in 44 rusty barrel

    Don, You're absolutely right on this one. I called up the vendor and they sent me a replacement. Found the usual rust, but when cleaned up, a perfect barrel. Shoots good too. Thanks. Tony
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    Cylinder jams with busted cap?

    Ok. I tried Remington non-magnum caps and that seems to be much better. I guess I'll save the magnums for a Ruger Old Army that I'm about to buy. I just recently watched Lightning Jack again, and noticed that he also jerks his hand (laying the gun flat to drop spent caps) while cocking the...
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    Cylinder jams with busted cap?

    I couldn't find any cap protectors, so here's what I'm gonna do: I've cut 1/8" lengths of 1/4" diameter poly tubing (the kind used to connect the icemaker to a water source). They fit over the caps nicely and will fit the nipples without issue. Hopefully, they will keep the caps from being...
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    Cylinder jams with busted cap?

    Is it normal in cap and ball shooting for the cap to get absolutely destroyed after firing and jamming up the cylinder? I'm getting it with every single shot and I'm using CCI magnum #11 caps. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Tony
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    CVA / Pietta 1851 Colt Replica in 44 rusty barrel

    I just received my brand new CVA (made by Pietta) 1851 Colt Replica in 44 with a brass frame. I couldn't resist the deal. Anyways, I took it apart for a complete degrease and clean because it was covered in that cosmoline stuff. The inside of the barrel had rust, as well as the inside of the...
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