Not sure of best current source,
but a couple years ago I was gifted an 1860 model. It came in a Traditions box, but was blued and case hardened and built by Pietta. It was a little rough in the action when it arrived, but repeated cycling smoothed it out nicely. Didn't have access to stones or anything to try and do a proper job so simply cycled it a few hundred times (it's addictive!) and then finally got a chance to get out to the range and shoot it. Following the range trip it got a complete disassembly and cleaning then a proper reassembly and wipe down. Never had the chance to put it on paper but it shot well and no problems with caps jamming or hanging on the hammer like some folks describe. I've no idea if Traditions boxes other brands or not, but this single example of a Pietta has been a real blast to play with when up north.
Complete thread:
- Best source for C&B revolvers? -
Slow Hand,
2023-09-24, 13:09
- Best source for C&B revolvers? -
A K Church,
2023-09-24, 13:11
- Best source for C&B revolvers? -
Slow Hand,
2023-09-24, 13:52
- I have bought from EMF which is owned by Pietta ... -
JimT,
2023-09-24, 14:00
- I have bought from EMF which is owned by Pietta ... - Slow Hand, 2023-09-24, 21:24
- I have bought from EMF which is owned by Pietta ... -
JimT,
2023-09-24, 14:00
- Best source for C&B revolvers? -
Slow Hand,
2023-09-24, 13:52
- Midway Link..... -
RayLee,
2023-09-24, 18:55
- I’ve given midway a lot of money over the past 30 years… -
Slow Hand,
2023-09-24, 21:22
- Powder Valley has always been good to me. (nt) - JimT, 2023-09-24, 22:12
- I’ve given midway a lot of money over the past 30 years… -
Slow Hand,
2023-09-24, 21:22
- Best source for C&B revolvers? - Jared, 2023-09-24, 23:52
- Best source for C&B revolvers? - Frank S, 2023-09-25, 05:14
- Beware of percussion revolvers at Midway -
Bob Hatfield,
2023-09-25, 07:53
- If I get a good deal on one I don't mind if something needs -
JimT,
2023-09-25, 12:40
- I find that idea intriguing... -
Paul,
2023-09-25, 13:41
- I have never studied the differences and from what I read -
JimT,
2023-09-25, 14:15
- I have never studied the differences and from what I read - Paul, 2023-09-25, 16:22
- To confuse things further... -
Paul,
2023-09-25, 16:32
- Some interesting reading here .. -
JimT,
2023-09-25, 16:52
- Some interesting reading here .. -
Slow Hand,
2023-09-25, 17:12
- I think you are correct. I also so the Cumston reference - JimT, 2023-09-25, 17:41
- Some interesting reading here .. -
Slow Hand,
2023-09-25, 17:12
- Some interesting reading here .. -
JimT,
2023-09-25, 16:52
- I have never studied the differences and from what I read -
JimT,
2023-09-25, 14:15
- I find that idea intriguing... -
Paul,
2023-09-25, 13:41
- Beware of percussion revolvers at Midway - Jared, 2023-09-26, 05:15
- If I get a good deal on one I don't mind if something needs -
JimT,
2023-09-25, 12:40
- Midway Quote - Bob Hatfield, 2023-09-25, 07:58
- Not sure of best current source, -
Paul,
2023-09-25, 08:13
- Not sure of best current source, -
Slow Hand,
2023-09-25, 08:16
- The 1851 I bought through EMF is finished nicely inside ... - JimT, 2023-09-25, 08:53
- Not sure of best current source, -
Slow Hand,
2023-09-25, 08:16
- I grab them from gun shops shows andn pawn shops used. - Rob Leahy, 2023-09-25, 11:29
- Best source for C&B revolvers? -
Boggus Deal,
2023-09-25, 13:10
- I like Taylor's .... just because ... :) (nt) - JimT, 2023-09-25, 14:17
- Buffalo Arms - Dave B, 2023-09-25, 18:31
- Best source for C&B revolvers? -
A K Church,
2023-09-24, 13:11