1851 Navy on sale

[cplbuck]

My 1851

I have the 1851 and have put roughly 300 rounds through it w/o any "stretching" or loosening up. I also shoot the 1858 with a steel frame. True the brass is not as sturdy as the steel framed wheel guns, but they were put to more use during the Civil War than any of us will ever use one.
I don't think you could reload fast enough to cause a heating problem for the brass frame. If you like the looks of it shoot it.

I too have an 1851 Confederate Navy. I've had it for about 6 years and have shot 100's of round ball through it. Not had any problems with it. I use 21 grains of powder. It's deadly accurate. It shoots the center out of the target. You will love that gun and I highly recommend you start shooting it. Get some Muzzle Magic foam to clean it. Use water to rinse it off. Spray it down with gun oil after you dry it. These guns from Pietta are of very high quality. You'll never wear it out if you take care of it. Get some Brasso to shine up the brass. You have to clean it right after you shoot it. The black powder is corrosive. Use FFFg black powder and number 10 caps.

[majtom94]

Just ordered the beginner black powder loading kit and the loading stand, Cabela's gave me free shipping for this order.

Lady even knew what cal guns was!!! I told her I put the sale info up on the forum and she said great!!!