2nd generation Colt Navy...shoot point of aim

[sharps50/70]

Just a quick question to you folks who own and shoot 2nd generation Colt Navy revolvers.  Do they shoot to point of aim or close at 25 yards?

Thanks,

Rich

[Flint]

No, they shoot high.  All the Colt revolvers shoot high.  I found the Colt Navy needs a front sight about 1/4 inch tall, a Colt Army needs a front sight about 5/16" tall.

They were factory sighted to about 75 yards, some say 100 yds.  The point being to hit a horse as far away as possible to get the rider on the ground.  Once fighting got closer, point shooting was good enough.

[sharps50/70]

Thanks Flint, that's a fast reply.

Rich