Col. Batguano
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Is there a good case to be made for shooting the originals? I have a few of them, 1851 Colt, 1849, and a 1855 Colt Revolving Carbine. I also have a couple of repro's. Though emotionally, I would like to shoot the originals, I can't bring myself to want to risk damaging them. I'm thinking that pretty much the same shooting experience can be had with a gun 150 years younger, and 1/10 the value. No, they are not so pristine in condition that a few rounds' worth of wear will be noticeable, unless of course I loaded them up with something totally stupid for loads.
On the other hand, I don't hesitate for a minute to shoot an 1858 vintage SxS Purdey double rifle that I have. It just seems that with fixed breech long guns, there are fewer things that can shoot themselves loose or go wrong with them compared to C&B revolvers.
How do others in a similar situation deal with this?
On the other hand, I don't hesitate for a minute to shoot an 1858 vintage SxS Purdey double rifle that I have. It just seems that with fixed breech long guns, there are fewer things that can shoot themselves loose or go wrong with them compared to C&B revolvers.
How do others in a similar situation deal with this?
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