I was named after Robert E. Lee, so you can imagine how I drooled over this Commemorative at my local gun shop. I was a young husband and father of 2 toddlers, so I did not have the money to buy it. I will be making paper cartridges during the cold dark Winter to keep me from sucumbing to insanity by cabin fever. Thanks for the 1st and 2nd videos on this lovely revolver.
@@Man_Cave I remember some Italian reproductions (Pietta?) were made on 1851 frames, but in .44 Cal. I can't remember if they had any factual basis in history or if (Pietta?) was just trying to sell more revolvers because they looked different?
Great informative video, the 1851Navy has always been my favourite, I had a Uberti 1851 for years and it always got a lot of interest from the semi auto guys but sadly the British gun laws made even owning a cap n Ball revolver difficult as you can only use them on a approved range. Please keep these black powder videos going, so much more fun than something with a double stack magazine.
If you ever cross over to this side of the pond. Take yourself to any range. Tell the shooters you are from across the pond. I do not need to say anything else.
I always enjoy your informative narative, period clothing, and pleasant demeanor. As a 1953 model myself, I urge you to take care of yourself so we can have many more years of your videos!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for the very interesting video. That's pretty cool that the original gain-twist rifling was used in the barrel, even though it would be more difficult to manufacture it that way. Despite the fact that some Italian parts were used to build the revolver, the 1970's steel that was used to manufacture those 2nd gen models was of a much higher quality than what the 1st gen. models were manufactured with. I've found that it's good to keep some CCI #10 caps on hand because the Piettas manufactured in the past few years also seem to have slim nipples/cones.
Bieutifull gun !!!! My guns favorite, i have 1851 and 1860 army Uberti. I schooting moment Pedersoli continental dueling target. I was on vacation New York and new England, i m not looking " cap & ball"😢. Sorry, not speak English, i am Frenchy.
I've used Wambaugh and White in the past for Confederate Frock Coat and drawers. Their stuff is very authentic. They also offer pretty good kits if your willing to put in the work sewing it together.
People would be surprised at how many manufacturers contract with Ruger to make cast parts for firearms. They are the gold standard for firearms parts casting and they've been doing it longer than anyone. I'm not surprised Colt contracted with Uberti for some parts. Few manufacturers make everything. Ruger is setup to do nearly everything, yet they still contract for many magazines and wood pistol grips. Happy Thanksgiving!
I think I mentioned after your unboxing video that I have the Grant commemorative. I bought it 10 or 12 years ago and as far as cap and ball revolvers go it was my very first one. Mine too was unfired but it took me about 5 years of debating before I finally decided to shoot it and really enjoy it. Mine also had the very narrow nipples. Those are the only thing I've changed about the revolver. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I've enjoyed mine.
I have "shimmed" spouts to desired charge with a rolled soda straw or brass shim stock. The external looks not altered and shims are removable. Another wonderful video Mike !
Happy Thanksgiving, Mike. Great feeling shooting those old Colts, isn't it. Got a pair of the old C series 51s and a Cavalry Commemorative set for my 60s. Either CD Suttlery or C & D Jarnigan are where I've gotten mine.
Wow... That is a Sweet Heart!!... I don't know what it is about the Fall Season here in PA that always makes me want to go out and shoot Black Powder...I have a farm so I can do it anytime, but it just seems more appropriate in the cooler weather...Infact, that's my plan for later this afternoon... (Before over eating and falling asleep in my chair before 7pm).... HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Hummelstown Pa!!.....
These molds casts undersized balls and it gets super hot. Fun video Mike glad to see you shoot it. I have an unfired Belgium made 1860 Army still in the box I've had for 20 years and never fired it. Maybe I will. If I recall The Log Cabin gun shop in Lodi Ohio had a Blue & Gray commeritive set in the early 70'sitting in their display case. .
Great video for a thanksgiving morning. Very informative, I’m off work this following week and will be taking some of my black powder pieces to the range. So looking forward to it.
I know Blockade Runner used to do custom sizes for garments. However I don't know if they still do. I've heard that they've had a rough time with illness recently.
I'm sure you know where Kinsey's is down off 283... Anyhow they had an absolutely gorgeous Colt 32 cal Cap and Ball Pocket Revolver months ago... It was new in the box... I wish I had the extra $1,200 laying around to bring it home.... I'm not sure if it was New Colt Production or New Old Stock, but it was unfired in the box.... I had never seen a 32 cal before....
I have the Grant model. Out of the box, with no polishing work, it’s the smoothest functioning black powder revolver I’ve ever owned… way smoother than any Uberi, Pieta or Traditions out of the box. - great video. Thanks.
I'm in Maryland not to far from you and would love to get together with you target shooting the Navy Colt 44Cal and Army 44Cal Black Powder Pistols 1st week of December. I've had the Navy Colt for awhile now but I just got the 1860 Army Colt 44Cal and can't wait to go target shooting with it ! Contact Ann's Fabric who maybe able to help with Uniforms not a guarantee but I'd give them a call. God Bless
First off, I hope you and your family have had a blessed Thanksgiving. Your Lee Colt is beautiful. I have had the discussion a lot recently about how much I love seeing guns like this experienced. One cannot experience the gun by simply squirreling it away in a safe. It’s a fine weapon and deserves to be shot. I’m glad to see that it found its way into your hands. I’ve been having the discussion because I recently acquired an unfired Detective Special. My friends were all shocked that the first thing I did was take it home, clean the grease out of the chambers, and shoot it. Then to make it worse, I carry it to work in a pocket holster. I love it! It shoots great, I carry 148gr wadcutters because I don’t think hollow points will open anyway, and I get a lot of enjoyment out of it. I carried new guns in Mil/LE for my whole adult life, and I enjoy in this phase being able to carry a python backed by a dick special or a National match backed by a 380 pocket hammerless. I greatly enjoy your content. I wish you and yours the best.
Thank you for an informative video on a great subject, Colt and their derivatives..Thank you for the explanation on the different series and who made them. Great stuff as always, Hope you and yours had a Great Thanksgiving!
Another vote for C&C Sutlery online. They have several original color shades of Confederate grey, not just one. They customize sizes if you wish. They have 2 distinct lines: a cheaper imported line and an expensive domestic uniform maker.
having watched your RUMBLE it "ALMOST?" hurt me to see this Work of Art SHOT 1st time out the Box! BUT? Guns are Ment to be Used! I feel Better now! Thank you Sr! Keep Your Smoke Ploes SMOKING!
Happy Thanksgiving Mr. Mike. I have been waiting for this video, ans you did not disappoint. I would love to own a Colt Second Generation 1851. she is a beauty.
I own a pietta .44 colt 51 I love this thing ita in my lap right now actually (I know historical hand cannons were 36 to be a navy mines bored out in army caliber) I love this thing its amazing great video I always enjoy a good duelist vid
Whats the serial number range for the 2nd generation colt 1851 Navy. 94977 seems much too high. I have a guy tryingbto sell me a case revolver but I suspect its not right.
What a wonderful firearm. Sorry but if I had one I'd have to shoot it. This allows you to enjoy and experience history. Great job very well done really enjoy the history. Thank you for your hard work and excellent presentations
Maybe you could compare the REL Commemorative against an Italian made navy replica, to see if there is an accuracy difference between the progressive rifling and standard rifling. I think that would make for an interesting video.
Happy Thanksgiving all. I understand that Iver Johnson was run by the Imperatos, the son who runs Henry Repeating Arms today. I have a leather Rebel cap that I got for a deal in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. It is brand new if you need it.
Have a look at C&D Jarnagin in Corinth Mississippi and The Regimental Quartermaster in Gettysburg Pennsylvania . Both have online catalogs and I've done business with both of them and never been disappointed .
Happy thanksgiving! In Gettysburg are two sutlers. the S&S sutler and the Maryland sutler. Dirty Billy, who is also in Gettysburg, makes authentic hats. Then try Fall Creek sutler they should take special orders.
Happy Thanksgiving! And thank for putting up with the weather, I'm just getting int to the black powder thing and so far only have cap and ball long guns as well as trap doors and rolling blocks. No pressure but your my main soar! Lol.....
I suggest you measure it because the small oval gun had a four of its trigger guard much closer to the trigger than that 1 shows. That appears to be the large oval, which is not substantially larger than the small oval. But just cuz it's oval doesn't mean it's small. And I still prefer the Dragoon style trigger guard because my favorite gun happens to be the 44 Super Blackhawk, and that will destroy your knuckles when you're using the oval trigger guard. I know black powder guns do not realistic leave recoil, at least I've never fired any of them, that dead even the Walker way so much that it's recoil is almost negligible. But then again I'm used to shooting a 44 Mag.
if you ask me, and Im all about buying American, but what made Colt popular originally when these were current was of course quality but also being competitively priced. Buyers back then would never pay 4 to 6 times the price than say an Uberti or Pietta just to get a bit better gun with a nicer finish and a fancy box. Today these are bought by completely different people for completely different reasons than when Americans purchased these 150 years ago. If someone wants to emulate the persona of Americans back then than you probably would be a closer match with the purchase of an Uberti.
Hey Mike thanks for the videos, they are always very informative!!!! Due to your video on the 3 series of Colt 1860’s I picked up an F series Colt 1851 navy and I was wondering if you had to prep this revolver to the same extent as the Uberti and Pietta reproductions? Hope you and yours are having a great Thanksgiving Day!!!!!
Wambaugh White and Co will be your best best for historical accuracy for uniforms but I’m not positive about sizing. As always love the content and happy thanksgiving!
Dear Mr.Beliveau Happy Thanksgiving, Newbie here my question is when you used paper cartridges did you use mini balls? and can you use mini balls in the weapon? thank you & happy holidays.
Howdy, Mike. I have 3 C series now-2 navy and a 3rd Dragoon. Have you ever compared the C vs. the F? I bought the c because they were “more” Colt. But I wonder, beyond the fantastic story and subtle shades of blue, are they all that different? I remember picking up a Walker F out of the foam in the black box 2 decades ago and it had such presence. Anyhoo….
Hello Mike, I am from Austria and a big Fan from you. Your Videos are fantastic and the tips and tricks in them are very helpful. Since last Year I am the proud owner of a Colt Navy 1851 Lee Commemorative (REL816). This gun is also unfired. I am not sure yet if I'll shoot him. Thanks again for your channel.
