Josey Wales

New Hobby, for x-mas I got 2 .44 cap and ball revolvers, a 1860 Army model and a 1851 Navy "Confederate'. And I went out and bought a 1851 Navy .36 to finish the collection. My rig, a set of twin crossdraw 'regulation' holsters, belt, cylinder pouches, suspender for drop holster, and drop holster came in Friday. I sealed and polished the leather over weekend and formed the holsters for the pistols. My rig is patterned after the rig worn by 'Josey Wales'in the movie. Momma is trying to get me out and active again.

I went out yesterday to an indoor range and shot all three, both .44's are acurate with round ball, the .36 seems to drift right. Did several 'draws' and got good hits, and worked on cylinder changes. (I still used crisco as my flashover preventer, over the pricy commercial grease).

Going to do old west 'Cowboy Action Shoots' where you move, draw and shoot at metal targets for time and score. My next purchase is either a Spencer carbine or Sharps, have not made up my mind.

Looks like a fun hobby, and there are a lot of shoots and activities for re-enacting the post civil war era. Momma is even going to outfit herself in era clothing for events.

Getting a confederate issue? shell coat, mounted trousers, muslin shirt, 'drover' hat and I already have boots. Have a friend in theatre who knows how to age and weather clothing, so should be pretty impressive when done. All I have to do is learn how to ride a horse again.

Still going to split time between house in NY and house in Nebraska, full move to NY postponed till 2012 when stepdaughter finishes High School here in Nebraska.

Edited by oldsoldier - 12 January 2010 at 2:27pm

When I'm not posting on a blackberry at 60 MPH ill put you in touch with a friend of mine who runs a sutlery.

Reb Cpl wrote: When I'm not posting on a blackberry at 60 MPH ill put you in touch with a friend of mine who runs a sutlery.

I read that as "runs a sluttery"

High Voltage wrote: I hope that blackberry came with an extra lucky charm for your car, Reb.

It IS the lucky charm.

OS, Do not, under any circumstances buy a Sharps Carbine. All the reenactors/shooters I know that own one (my father included) grow to hate them. They're extremely finicky and are prone to misfires like no other black powder rifle I've seen. I recommend a Spencer or a Smith.

A smith is easier to shoot blanks out of if you're going to do any reenacting shooting. Its single shot like the Sharps and much, much more reliable.


Edited by Reb Cpl - 12 January 2010 at 5:20pm

looking for gun ID's in movies?

http://imfdb.org

I've been eyeing up some Cimmarons for a while now, but can't pull the trigger on one.

Thanks I am planning on being in NY late Feb thru Sept. Have surgury at Albany VA Mar 30, but should be up and running early May.

Any other places you know where I can look at a Smith Calvary Carbine. $795 seemed reasonable as compared to the 1100+ for other era carbines.

Hopefully I will be up and movin for Elmira, I will call ya once I get back to NY and we can co-ordinate. Are these events full immersion events for the weekend, since I sold off most of my Civil War gear years ago. Going with the Confederate 'Raider" look for price and momma allowance.

Like the look of the Smith, hopefully can work one in before then, local Cabellas has a Cook and Brother Carbine for $450, but will keep shopping for a Smiths.

Could not pass this up, went to cabellas the Cook and Brother was gone, but I got a returned Hawkens .54 for $125. Still looking for a Smith so till funding avail will run with Hawkens and/or just revolvers.

Mr Murphy, how long did the Cook sit there till I was interested, next day I go back it is gone. Also found a returned H+R 1871 45/70 Buffalo Rifle for $325 and a returned Sharps 45/70 with tang sight for $750.

There is a Mountian Man group as well as a Union re-enactment group in Oma/Lincoln so not too surprised the Cook was gone.

Found a Cook and Brother online for $525, and a JP Murray also for $525 still looking.

Edited by oldsoldier - 14 January 2010 at 11:22pm

oldsoldier wrote: Found a Cook and Brother online for $525, and a JP Murray also for $525 still looking.

I've heard less favorable things about the Murray, though I haven't got any personal experience with them. As I mentioned though, the Cook and Brother is an amazing little carbine.