3rd model dragoon shoulder stock question.

[colddragoon]

Has anyone see one of these lately? I am getting a 3rd model and whould like to find one. Thanks

[Deadeye Don]

I have been looking for one also.  I really do not think anybody is making them for the Dragoons.   Dixie gun works has them for the 1860 army.

Unless you want to buy this one.   

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin/product_details.php?itemID=22049

[Long Johns Wolf]

The now defunct Army san Marco supplied their 3rd Model Dragoon with shoulder stocks. The ones I have seen sported blued steel yoke and buttplate. Used ones might float around somewhere, good luck.
For pics check www.rprca.tripod.com, look under Models-Colt 1838-55
Long Johns Wolf

[colddragoon]

Would the shoulder stock for the 1860 work with some fitting? I'll have to keep an eye skinned.

[Deadeye Don]

Would the shoulder stock for the 1860 work with some fitting? I'll have to keep an eye skinned.

I dont think so.  The width of the dragoon is greater than the army for one thing.

[Fingers McGee]

The shoulder stock for the 1851/1860 will not fit on a dragoon.  The dragoon grips are about 0.10 inch wider than the 51/60 grips are at the top, and flare out more.  You'd probably heve to take too much off the inside of the '60 stock for it to hold up.

FM

[Dr. Bob]

Deadeye Dave,

Cool!   If he had a consecutive pair I'd just fire a check off righ away!!   [Yea, it would bounce to the moon. ]

[Deadeye Don]

Just for the heck of it, I tried my 1860 shoulder stock with my Dragoon.   Nope, no way no how.  Too bad nobody is making them.  I think  a shoulder stock with a dragoon makes alot more sense pound for pound than one for an 1860 does.

[Capt. Willard]

Cold Dragon..I have an 1860 Army stock with brass fittings that has been modified for use with a third model dragoon. I picked it up as part of a pistol purchase but have a proper dragoon stock now and would be willing to sell you mine if interested. It fits and functions fine. Previous owner opened it up inside with a lot of hard work. zunker@swbell.net

[colddragoon]

Does anyone shoot one of these?

[Deadeye Don]

Does anyone shoot one of these?

You mean shoot a Dragoon or a Dragoon with a shoulder stock?

[St. George]

The 'idea' of a shoulder stock for a revolver seems like a good one - especially from the viewpoint of Dragoons and Cavalrymen - since it would effectively create a carbine, and could eliminate the need for an actual carbine.

Like a lot of things - it looked good at first blush - but the actuality of using it was probably what led to its demise.

Remember - the Trooper of the era didn't have safety glasses or ear plugs - and as any blackpowder revolver shooter knows - these things leak gases at the forcing cone at an impressive rate, and the percussion caps do split and fragment.

That's an awful lot of high drama happening a couple of inches from your nose...

Besides - when they decided that hitting a target made quite a bit more sense than the convenience of a stocked revolver, the inherent accuracy of a good carbine won, hands down.

That being said, they're an interesting accessory - my 2d Generation Colt Model 1860 Army came with one, and when assembled, it's an impressive centerpiece of the early Horse Soldier display.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[Long Johns Wolf]

As St. George says it looks cool but it does not work well in real life.
FWIW I used to own one these ASM 3rd Model Dragoons with stock some 30 years ago...the rear sight was to close for my then young eyes for proper sight adjustment. Thanks God the caps did not fragment but I burnt my left hand nicely.
Did the same exercise some years later with a Broomhandle with the stock attached...it is just not comfortable to shoot such a beast.
Long Johns Wolf

[Deadeye Don]

I use my shoulder stock with my 1860 army (not for NCOWS) and my RandD cylinder.  It works great and basically turns it into a carbine.