.58 percussion pistol

[brazosland]

There is a percussion Harper’s Ferry in the classifieds right now. Having it opened up to .58 smooth or rifled shouldn’t be an issue at all.

 

[Elkhorse]

Last I spoke to Mr Hoyt it was $50 plus return shipping. But you will have to check with him on that.

I have two a .54 and a .50. Can’t decide which to send to be opened up. The .50 shoots really well and is cheap on ball and powder. The .54 matches some other rifles and brings the hurt really well when hunting with a .530 ball and 40 grns of 3F.

Wish the GPP came as a flint gun.

Yes and I wish the Harper Ferry .58 came percussion.

Can a .50 be bored to .58 or just the .54.?
If .50 could I'd get a Traditions Trapper and that would solve everything. It'd be in my $ range.
Then I'd sell my ASM Walker and I could back off.

 

[brazosland]

Manufacturers use the same barrel blank, they just cut a smaller hole down the middle for a .50 than they do a .54 or .58.

So a .50 is just as easy to open to .58 as a .54.

That Harper’s Ferry in the classifieds is built on the same barrel they build their .58 smooth on...so there is plenty of meat to open it up.

Not much interest in a percussion Harper’s Ferry...so you might get a good price on it.

 

[Elkhorse]

There is a percussion Harper’s Ferry in the classifieds right now. Having it opened up to .58 smooth or rifled shouldn’t be an issue at all.

Thanks, I messaged him earlier, we'll see

 

[Scott]

Uhhh. I think a 58 revolver would be just the thing.

 

[brazosland]

Uhhh. I think a 58 revolver would be just the thing.

Just buy a Colt revolving rifle and cut it down!

 

[Treestalker]

If a short round barrel will do, I have a piece of Zouave .58 about 6-7 inches long you can build into a belt pistol. It is the muzzle end left after cutting my Zouave down to 26" artillery style. If I can find it in the shop it's yours for free. It should make a hell of a 'Derringer', LOL! I'll have to look for it this evening, I must take my bride to dialysis today. PS I also have a 3/4 x 16 breechplug somewhere?

 

[lou puleff]

Is there a muzzleloader pistol in .58 percussion.
I know about Pedersoli Harper Ferry flintlock .58 and their percussion is in .54.
Anything out there?

I have one a trapper 58 percussion had it built though .

 

[lou puleff]

I have two Douglass 54 pistol barrels brand new have one of those done to a 58

 

[Elkhorse]

I have two Douglass 54 pistol barrels brand new have one of those done to a 58

Thank You. I'll keep them in mind if I go the build route

 

[Elkhorse]

I have one a trapper 58 percussion had it built though .

Have you got a picture?

 

[lou puleff]

Have you got a picture?

Yep

 

[Enfield58]

Another option would be to get the Harpers Ferry 1805 pistol in flint then have converted to percussion. That's what they use to do.

https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index...225+Pedersoli+Model+1805+Harpers+Ferry+Pistol

 

[Elkhorse]

Yep

That is a beauty!

 

[Stantheman86]

I'd say a .54 Plains pistol is the best compromise, you can still use conicals.

Like was said it wouldn't cost much to get it bored to .58 by a competent gun service with this capability. You can just send them the barrel.

 

[Elkhorse]

Another option would be to get the Harpers Ferry 1805 pistol in flint then have converted to percussion. That's what they use to do.

https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index...225+Pedersoli+Model+1805+Harpers+Ferry+Pistol

That's true. The cost is prohibitive for me.

 

[Elkhorse]

Just buy a Colt revolving rifle and cut it down!

I've got an ASM Walker Colt.
Want the Hawken look.

 

[Notchy Bob]

Here is a Hawken pistol by Jud Brennan:

Mr. Brennan is legendary among custom builders. This particular pistol is .69 caliber! For more about it, check Mr. Brennan's website: Jud Brennan Hawken Pistol

I don't know if Mr. Brennan made this pistol for himself or if he sold it. By all accounts, a Hawken pistol is a very complex build, and they are priced accordingly.

Best regards,

Notchy Bob

 

[cebusey]

I have a British Sea Service Pistol circa 1790 - 1820. With the proper load and a tightly patched ball it is possible to hit the black at 25 yards fairly consistently. All over the black but still in. Hardest part was figuring out where to hold as there are no sights.

 

[Elkhorse]

Here is a Hawken pistol by Jud Brennan:

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Mr. Brennan is legendary among custom builders. This particular pistol is .69 caliber! For more about it, check Mr. Brennan's website: Jud Brennan Hawken Pistol

I don't know if Mr. Brennan made this pistol for himself or if he sold it. By all accounts, a Hawken pistol is a very complex build, and they are priced accordingly.

Best regards,

Notchy Bob

Fine looking pistol.
Way above what I'm looking for though.
Thanks