NCOWS Match Rules Question

[Derby Younger]

I have an 1862 Police. Five shot. The question is can this piece be loaded with five and the hammer placed in the safety notch?

Thanks,

Derby Younger

[Will Ketchum]

Derby, I don't think so but I'll see what I can find out.

Will Ketchum

[Derby Younger]

Thanks Will, I appreciate that.

[Steel Horse Bailey]

I hate to be a wet blanket, but I'm pretty sure you can't.

[French Jack]

The answer is YES.  Safety rules call for the hammer to be placed down on an empty chamber, or BETWEEN chambers.  If there is a safety notch in the cylinder or safety pins to prevent the cylinder rolling inadvertently and placing a loaded round under the hammer.  Just placing the hammer with an integral firing pin between cartridge rims does NOT meet the criteria.

[Steel Horse Bailey]

Thanks for the clarification, FJ>

Just shows that ya learn sumpin ever day!

[Derby Younger]

Thanks Y'all.

Derby