Assault 1860?

Started by StrawHat, April 01, 2011, 06:45:02 AM

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StrawHat

April 01, 2011, 06:45:02 AM
Okay, once a year I trot this photo out just for fun.



I need to add a pencil to the barrel (as a primitive laser sight) and replece the rammer to use as a mono pod!

As I hope you can tell this is strictly in honour of All Fools Day.  I have never fired it like this, nor do I intend to.  Too much smoke and flame too close to my face.

Enjoy the day, enjoy the photo!
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wildman1

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April 01, 2011, 06:59:24 AM
Ya know that's like tellin' a Cowboy he CANNOT ride  "that" horse. :) :) :) WM
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Dick Dastardly

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April 01, 2011, 09:13:44 AM
Well, there you have it.  The long and short of the C&B gun. :D

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litl rooster

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April 01, 2011, 12:09:02 PM
where do you mount the lazer?
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Sir Charles deMouton-Black

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April 01, 2011, 01:49:17 PM
Quote from: litl rooster on April 01, 2011, 12:09:02 PM
where do you mount the lazer?

On a 'spud" in the ramrod channel.
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StrawHat

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April 02, 2011, 06:31:33 AM
Quote from: Sir Charles deMouton-Black on April 01, 2011, 01:49:17 PM
On a 'spud" in the ramrod channel.

Nope, that's where the monopod (origianl rammer) goes!

Quote from: litl rooster on April 01, 2011, 12:09:02 PM
where do you mount the lazer?

In keeping with the ideals of the era, I would tie a lead pencil to the barrel and use it as a pointer.  Whatever the pencil lead touched, got shot!

Thanks for looking and hopefully you all enjoyed the spirit in which the posting was offered.
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wildman1

#6
April 02, 2011, 06:48:59 AM
Quote from: StrawHat on April 02, 2011, 06:31:33 AM

Thanks for looking and hopefully you all enjoyed the spirit in which the posting was offered.
Most assuredly did.  ;) ;) WM
WARTHOG, Dirty Rat #600, BOLD #1056, CGCS,GCSAA, NMLRA, NRA, AF&AM, CBBRC.  If all that cowboy has ever seen is a stockdam, he ain't gonna believe ya when ya tell him about whales.

Steel Horse Bailey

#7
April 02, 2011, 11:47:49 AM
I'd shoot it.  No foolin'!

Ain't THAT close to the face  ... and (hopefully) ALL pointed away from me!
;)
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April 02, 2011, 06:25:58 PM
Quote from: wildman1 on April 01, 2011, 06:59:24 AM
Ya know that's like tellin' a Cowboy he CANNOT ride  "that" horse. :) :) :) WM
What Ah said.  ;D ;D ;D WM
WARTHOG, Dirty Rat #600, BOLD #1056, CGCS,GCSAA, NMLRA, NRA, AF&AM, CBBRC.  If all that cowboy has ever seen is a stockdam, he ain't gonna believe ya when ya tell him about whales.

Drayton Calhoun

#9
April 02, 2011, 07:42:42 PM
It's the Civil War version of the Uzi. Or the weapon of choice of an 1860's SWAT team.
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Steel Horse Bailey

#10
April 03, 2011, 10:27:37 PM
I expect the only thing needing SWAT-ed in 1860 was skeeters 'n flies!

LoL!
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StrawHat

#11
April 04, 2011, 06:11:49 AM
Glad everyone seems to be enjoying this post! 

Another reason (perhaps the real one) I have not fired it with the stock attached is because when using the stock on full length revolvers, the point of aim was affected and I was not at all pleased with the results.  I practice revolver shooting at long distances anyway so adding a stock did nothing to help me. 
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Jamie

#12
April 04, 2011, 12:03:21 PM
As the owner and shooter of an Uberti 1858 revolving carbine, let me assure you that it can be shot.  But you will quickly discover why there were people named "One-eyed Jack" in the old West if you try it without eye protection.  Also, you will come to know that the full face handkerchief was not just to protect one's identity during moments of miscreant adventures, nor yet exclusively for riding drag while pursuing more upstanding endeavors.  No, the full face covering of a cotton or silk handkerchief is a clearly required accessory for shooting a cap and ball revolver with a carbine stock. Put bluntly, those cap "showers" hurt.
Jamie

Wild Horse Hans

#13
April 05, 2011, 01:21:14 PM
Needs a hinge at the wrist of the stock so it will be a folder! ;D
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StrawHat

#14
April 05, 2011, 04:18:51 PM
Quote from: Wild Horse Hans on April 05, 2011, 01:21:14 PM
Needs a hinge at the wrist of the stock so it will be a folder! ;D

There's a thought!
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