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Offline argie1891

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1851 navy
« on: April 20, 2011, 09:04:24 AM »
i have recently purchased a 1851 navy replica in 44 caliber.. my question is did colt ever make a 44 in the 1851. i thought they made only 36 caliber in the 1851. i was just wondering as i know it isn't a collector piece i just want to shoot and have fun. argie1891
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Re: 1851 navy
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2011, 11:05:33 AM »
found my answer i think the 44 was the army model. slightly changed to allow the larger cylinder.
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Re: 1851 navy
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2011, 07:20:10 PM »
The 1851 Navy "pattern", that is, with octagonal barrel was only produced in .36 caliber.  The 1860 Army was produced using a 1851 frame with the rounded barrel.  Basically, if it has the oct. barrel, and is in .44, it is not an accurate repro, from what I understand.
 That said, there are some very good looking revolvers on an 1851 pattern. Though I don't own one,(yet), I certainly wouldn't turn one down if it "spoke" to me. One such is the "sheriff's" model sold by cabelas. The polished steel one with the photo engraving. I like it, and may get one (or two), yet.
  I don't know if it's that big of a deal really.After all, the main goal is to have fun, have fun, be safe, and have fun.  ;D
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Re: 1851 navy
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2011, 10:16:02 PM »
thanks for the reply. a replica is not the real thing anyway so the bore diameter really dosent matter all that much. i would prefer a 36 caliber as i only need enough power to go through both sides of a paper target or a tin can. argie1891
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Re: 1851 navy
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2011, 10:38:45 AM »
Agreed. Yep, a .36 is easy on the wallet when it comes to supplying ball and powder. Lots of bang for the buck literally.
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Re: 1851 navy
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2011, 01:46:00 AM »
As has been mentioned, Colts did not make the 1851 in 44 caliber.  Nor did they make it with a brass frame.  Just prior to introducing the 1860, they did make a few toolroom samples of the 1851 in 40 caliber but decided to revamp the style and introduced the 1860 instead.
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Re: 1851 navy
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2012, 08:54:51 AM »
My 1851 and all that you see is from Cabella's, .44 cal with a round barrel. :)
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