19th Century EDC Scenario

[nightwolf1974]

Ok, let's pretend that you live in the U.S. in 1863. You aren't a solider, and unmentionable technology does not exist. You live in an area where you can freely carry a revolver on your person. Cost is no problem, neither is ease or difficulty of obtaining your choice...
What is your main carry revolver? And what is option #2?

Me, my main carry is a Colt McCollugh 1860 Army*....My option #2 is .44cal Starr revolver*.

* I choose these due to being .44cal,and not too heavy like a Walker or 3rd Model Dragoon*

 

[Bnewberry]

This would depend on where I am and what I do. If in a “civilized“ community a Colt 51 Navy with a shortened barrel because of its light weight and handling characteristics.

If in a wilder area, a Colt Army or 58 Remington for the larger caliber. I prefer the ergonomics of the Army, but the Remington can be reloaded faster with a spare cylinder.

 

[JohnnieT]

1848 Baby Dragoon or 1849 Pocket model. They fit my had nicely and I shoot them well. Depends on the situation of course, but they were fine little guns.

 

[sawyer04]

Probably the same thing I carry all day on the farm now. 58 sheriffs model.

 

[JohnnieT]

Probably the same thing I carry all day on the farm now. 58 sheriffs model.

That’s a fine choice. I had a Sheriff’s Model ‘58 for a while. Sold it during hard times. Still miss that gun. The handling was hard to beat.

 

[nkbj]

The 1851 modified to use .41 round ball.

 

[Columbus]

Probably the same thing I carry all day on the farm now. 58 sheriffs model.

It's 1863 remember? Where are you going to get a Sheriff's model Remington?

 

[SDSmlf]

It's 1863 remember? Where are you going to get a Sheriff's model Remington?

Cabelas? Just need that Delorean with a flux capacitor to show up and offer a lift. Might be able to stop off at a 7-11 and get some shooting practice in.

 

[JohnnieT]

There are enough existing “avenging angel” revolvers to make a shortened New Model Army believable. Enough for playing “what if”, anyway

 

[SDSmlf]

There are enough existing “avenging angel” revolvers to make a shortened New Model Army believable. Enough for playing “what if”, anyway

Maybe not. New Model Army didn’t start production until 1863.

 

[sawyer04]

It's 1863 remember? Where are you going to get a Sheriff's model Remington?
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Not to haggle, but I believe the 58' started production in 1861, patented in 1858. Remington Beals army 1861-1862. No mention of shorter barrels except the ones cut down. However , colt had a police model with several barrel options.

 

[Dashing Leper]

Obviously it's gonna be a Dragoon, the #1 preferred gun of teenage girls seeking vengeance the world over.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

I‘m still trying to figure out what an ‘EDC Scenario’ is....
Asking for a friend....

 

[PathfinderNC]

I‘m still trying to figure out what an ‘EDC Scenario’ is....
Asking for a friend....

Me too. They love acronyms here

 

[Bad Karma]

I‘m still trying to figure out what an ‘EDC Scenario’ is....
Asking for a friend....

Every Day Carry.

1. 1860 New Model Army with the barrel and loading lever cut to 5.5”.
2. 1860 New Model Army with an 8” barrel.

These guns are used to fight my way to a rifle and shotgun, and thence to my friends with their rifles and shotguns.

 

[nightwolf1974]

Other than having 1 or 2(1851 Navy .36 & .44cal.) for my on going rebuilding of my collection, I've never been a fan of "Sheriff Models". Even here in the real 21st Century World, I'll take a full size unmentionable over a compact or sub-compact. That's why I always wear a jacket....
1849 Colt Pocket Models, 1862 Police Colts, and 1863 Rem. NM Pocket I feel different about because they were a real model available from the factory.

I'm just funny that way.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Woodnbow,
Thanks for clearing that up for me. It had me scratching my head... I thought I was going to have to buy another vowel. Instead I decided to spin the wheel and use a lifeline.
Several years ago, people were talking about the placement of objects on their person. I struggled for days trying to figure out what “MOB” meant. I knew what “SOB” meant. So, I had to ask. “MOB” meant “middle of back”. Kind of like “SOB”.
I myself carry Colt’s greatest contribution to the handgun world. In the circles I travel in we refer to ‘EDC’ as “Heat”, or “Cover”, “Second”, “Hideout” or “Backup”.

I have to admit, EDC is a new one for me. Thank you again.

 

[Bad Karma]

I’m well versed in TLA’s... literally steeped in them you might say. But in our circle EDC is known as “dressed”.

My granddaughter asked me one day if I had my pistol. Told her, “I’m wearing pants ain’t I?” She loved it...

 

[ShawneeB]

A Tranter.

2nd option, a Tranter

 

[nightwolf1974]

That's something you don't see everyday.........