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  • BigRick

    Hooligan #15
    Aug 7, 2012
    1,140
    Southern Maryland
    Well just got my hooligan starter kit! Can’t wait to break it in. I have a special thanks to Joe for helping make sure I didn’t forget anything which I’m sure I did.
     

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    j8064

    Garrett Co Hooligan #1
    Feb 23, 2008
    11,635
    Deep Creek
    Well now. That sure looks familiar... :innocent0

    We can definitely learn you how to make that G&G go bang real nice!

    :cool:
     

    willtill

    The Dude Abides
    MDS Supporter
    May 15, 2007
    24,314
    Use Windex with ammonia to neutralize the salts when you clean it. Give a good spray and wipe the carbon off, then resume normal revolver cleaning protocol.
     

    MattTheGunslinger

    Ultimate Member
    Jul 26, 2010
    1,373
    Baltimore county
    Not going to lie the wife and I are currently look at a 1851 in 44!


    Clearly you have an awesome wife too! I would like to get one more. I really want an 1858 Remington. I love that gun too!


    Use Windex with ammonia to neutralize the salts when you clean it. Give a good spray and wipe the carbon off, then resume normal revolver cleaning protocol.

    Yes! Special cleaning is important for these guns. I made the mistake of only cleaning it with hoppes #9 once. I came back a few days later with every chamber in the cylinder and the barrel frosted over with rust. Fortunately it cleaned up pretty easy. I don’t use Windex or ammonia though. I used hot water with Dawn dishwashing soap in it.
     

    j8064

    Garrett Co Hooligan #1
    Feb 23, 2008
    11,635
    Deep Creek
    Not going to lie the wife and I are currently look at a 1851 in 44!

    You and the wife ain't been properly enabled by the Hooligans --- yet! But it's coming to a theater near you soon... :innocent0

    If you can make it this Sunday there's a good probability you'll be shooting a Pedersoli 1861 Springfield. No doubt toys like 1847 Walkers and rock rifles aren't very far away in your future...

    Just sayin'...

    ;);)
     

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    BigRick

    Hooligan #15
    Aug 7, 2012
    1,140
    Southern Maryland
    You and the wife ain't been properly enabled by the Hooligans --- yet! But it's coming to a theater near you soon... :innocent0

    If you can make it this Sunday there's a good probability you'll be shooting a Pedersoli 1861 Springfield. No doubt toys like 1847 Walkers and rock rifles aren't very far away in your future...

    Just sayin'...

    ;);)

    I can't make it Sunday promised the wife we'd stay home this weekend but the following weekend is a very strong possibility. I will PM you if it's for sure. I want to make sure Gordon and Combat can make it that weekend also.
     

    j8064

    Garrett Co Hooligan #1
    Feb 23, 2008
    11,635
    Deep Creek
    Not going to lie the wife and I are currently look at a 1851 in 44!

    The original Colt 1851 Navy revolvers were .36 caliber like the G&G. The Griswold and Gunnison is the South's version of the Colt 1851 during the Civil War and has several differences. The 1851 Colt was never produced in .44 cal. If you want to remain period correct I'd stick with .36.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_1851_Navy_Revolver

    If it's a .44 you'd like, consider the 1858 Remington and 1860 New Army.

    The 1860 Colt was produced in .44 cal. It's a much more robust handgun than the 1851 Navy:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Army_Model_1860

    The 1858 Remington was produced in several percussion calibers with .44 being the more common. Very different design with a top strap over the cylinder:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_Model_1858

    Then there's the Ruger Old Army. Not period correct but a helluva fun revolver to shoot:
    https://www.guns.com/news/2019/08/14/cap-ball-revolver-redux-remington-new-army-v-ruger-old-army

    Now if you want a really big boy there's the 1847 Walker. Technically it's a .44 but shoot's a slightly larger diameter ball than the 1858 Remington and the 1860 Army. Truly the .44 magnum of its day. Walkers are an absolute hoot to shoot. Shooting two Walkers at the same time will fill the range with white smoke (pic below)... :innocent0
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Walker

    So many fun BP revolvers to choose from...

    :)
     

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    4570inMD

    Western MD Hooligan #007
    Jan 26, 2011
    1,337
    West Virginia
    My nephew graduated from West Point so I guess Army it is!

    If it must be an army, make it a 1860 New Army in stainless steel. You will appreciate your decision during every cleanup after shooting. Also, there is enough weight to handle the recoil and make it fun to shoot.

    When you are up here, the Hooligans can provide all the BP revolvers that j8064 listed for you to try.

    And yes, everyone needs an 1847 Walker..... LOL
     

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