Thanks Gary for the fine heirloom piece

WB
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Thursday, July 01, 2021, 07:47 (1868 days ago)

Another GNR unique custom. These not only provide me with selfish enjoyment but I try to share it with my close friends and my children. At the very least, they will continue to enjoy them, after I am done with it.

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This is a 1861 Navy (the navy used .36 cal. as opposed to the 1860 army .44's) 6-shot C&B revolver. The "Avenger" monkier has a very colorful and interesting historical story attached, a legend of sorts. I am delighted with the work. I still have a bit of delicate attention to give the modified Dominican Republic Cigar box to complete the package. I've always wanted a kit like this. It's almost too nice to shoot! But what good is that?! I'll just be careful and really dedicated to cleaning after use.

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It's fine as is, and while the kinetic energy figures look anemic compared to modern numbers, they are misleading. The .36 C&B (.375") is why a .358 cal. is called a .38! Also if one was so inclined, there are many "cylinder" conversions for both the .36 and .44 to adapt them to fire modern .38 Special and .45 Colt Cowboy lead loads. That might be a fun option. None of it requires a FFL either!

Thanks again Gary, these things will outlast all of us and be a tribute for the next generation. Being Black Powder and outside the current regulatory influences, perhaps that will extend their valid use.

when you die, have your family put the gun in your casket

Gary Reeder
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Thursday, July 01, 2021, 13:33 (1868 days ago) @ WB

then you can show whoever the writing on the muzzle and that should get you a front row seat.

That was a real touch of western flavor!

WB
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Thursday, July 01, 2021, 14:43 (1868 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

The .36 has more barrel meat. It turned out good. I’ll post more pics when I get a chance. It’s a truly unique piece.

you wanted an assassin's gun

Gary Reeder
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Thursday, July 01, 2021, 14:59 (1868 days ago) @ WB

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REALIZE IF YOU ADD A .38 CYLINDER

JT
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Thursday, July 01, 2021, 16:04 (1868 days ago) @ WB

THE BULLETS WILL BE .357" AND THE BARREL .375". REQUIRES A SOFT, HB BULLET WHICH WILL EXPAND TO THE RIFLING TO GET ANY ACCURACY AT ALL. HB WCs USUALLY WORK WELL.

Yes I read they work acceptably. Used to buy

WB
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Thursday, July 01, 2021, 17:09 (1868 days ago) @ JT

Hornady and Speer soft lead bullets in bulk. Not sure if they make them but others do for sure. Jim told me the .480 Achilles ran soft lead .45 Colts good enough for close up.

I figure the “.44” C&B .45 conversions do really well. I’ve read of .32 ACP conversions for the .31 Colt and Remingtons too. I bet they don’t mak many or for very long!

YES .45 COLT AND .45ACP

JT
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Thursday, July 01, 2021, 21:33 (1868 days ago) @ WB

WORK FINE IN THE REMINGTON

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