Capt Quirk
Senior Member
While I always wanted a Dragoon, I have found a Navy model in .44. I am sure that it is a repop, and fairly sure it is a Colt. They want $125 for it, because it looks like it was in the Civil War... and lost.
Now, I know just enough about cap and ball pistols to just be dangerous. So feel free to correct any errors.
I have read that you can get a conversion cylinder, that will allow you to fire modern cartridges. I also read that you would need to use a soft lead round, and a weaker round too. Then, I read that you can't use these with a 44, unless it is a newer Uberti or Pietti... and it is a steel frame, not brass.
As far as cosmetics, I have nothing against ugly guns, as long as they do what they are supposed to. The finish is a little rough, but not the worst I've seen. The action feels pretty good. But, there is a flat bar that goes through the frame, just above the pivot point for the loading rod. It almost looks like it had been hammered at one point. Is this important, and if so, is it easy to get and replace?
And finally, I'm thinking it isn't a candidate for the conversion. So, how hard is it to find the balls and caps? Do I need to use a certain type of powder?
Thanks
Now, I know just enough about cap and ball pistols to just be dangerous. So feel free to correct any errors.
I have read that you can get a conversion cylinder, that will allow you to fire modern cartridges. I also read that you would need to use a soft lead round, and a weaker round too. Then, I read that you can't use these with a 44, unless it is a newer Uberti or Pietti... and it is a steel frame, not brass.
As far as cosmetics, I have nothing against ugly guns, as long as they do what they are supposed to. The finish is a little rough, but not the worst I've seen. The action feels pretty good. But, there is a flat bar that goes through the frame, just above the pivot point for the loading rod. It almost looks like it had been hammered at one point. Is this important, and if so, is it easy to get and replace?
And finally, I'm thinking it isn't a candidate for the conversion. So, how hard is it to find the balls and caps? Do I need to use a certain type of powder?
Thanks