Pietta Model 1851 Confederate Navy .44 Caliber | Unboxing and Review

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  • Short unboxing and initial review of my new Pietta Model 1851 Confederate Navy Colt .44 Caliber Black Powder Revolver that I purchased from Cabelas on sale...links below...
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  • @GearKnowHow
    @GearKnowHow  Před 5 lety +9

    Buy the Pietta Model 1851 Confederate Navy .44 Caliber at Cabelas shipped right to your door ► bit.ly/312s5KR

    • @dariuswhite2543
      @dariuswhite2543 Před 4 lety +1

      Can u ahoot conical bullets from it or just round balls

    • @antcri730
      @antcri730 Před 3 lety +1

      Not anymore they wont ship and want you to fill out a 4473 just like you're buying a modern firearm. So I got one from Old South Firearms. They ship and the steel frame version is $239.00 plus $11.50 shipping. cabellas is $275 for the steel frame with tax.

    • @thatsmrharley2u2
      @thatsmrharley2u2 Před 3 lety +1

      @@antcri730 Depends what state you reside in. Even Massghanistan doesn't make you fill out a 4473 for cap and ball guns.

    • @megatrends
      @megatrends Před 3 lety

      @@dariuswhite2543 Yes you can.

    • @GreenMosin93
      @GreenMosin93 Před rokem

      Link doesn't work anymore. Just in case you're not aware.

  • @joshplumlee1533
    @joshplumlee1533 Před 4 lety +98

    Ummm not powerful? I brought down a 250 lbs hog at 75 yards with a 44 bp revolver

    • @2tall4yall91
      @2tall4yall91 Před 4 lety +4

      👍🏻👍🏻

    • @teekotrain6845
      @teekotrain6845 Před 4 lety +4

      COOL

    • @MOTO7142
      @MOTO7142 Před 3 lety

      @Kommander Rahnn lol

    • @mikeoneil5770
      @mikeoneil5770 Před 3 lety +11

      A .44 loaded with black powder has the same kinetic energy as a .38 Special loaded with +p rounds.
      More than effective enough!

    • @danielcurtiss9791
      @danielcurtiss9791 Před 3 lety +5

      I use 30grains of pyrodex as a max load from a 7.5"barrel at 30' and blow straight threw treated 4×4s.
      Rips the whole back out of treated 2×4s..i have no doubt it would kill a high of any size if close enough
      I'm talking 10yrds though.

  • @Sneedmeister
    @Sneedmeister Před 3 lety +89

    "not as powerful as a normal handgun" and yet thousands upon thousands of people worldwide were killed by revolvers like that

    • @samuelevinti
      @samuelevinti Před 2 lety +8

      and he's pointing it at his face right out of the box without any inspection... :D

    • @xwing8029
      @xwing8029 Před 2 lety +5

      These 44 cal revolvers can shoot as powerful as 44 special with appropriate black powder load. With smaller load its more like 380 acp.

    • @SLG-jt1rd
      @SLG-jt1rd Před rokem +1

      @Vladimir Putin he carried 2 1851 navy’s in 36 cal much smaller than the 44 in the video he killed many with it

    • @jordyqshorts2025
      @jordyqshorts2025 Před rokem

      @@samuelevinti I mean it doesent come loaded but you should always treat a firearm as if it’s loaded but in his defense it’s not a fire arm not legally but it is I got one for myself

    • @dat3rdsideboy386
      @dat3rdsideboy386 Před rokem +1

      They also didn’t have hospitals lmao but I get what your saying

  • @tballstaedt7807
    @tballstaedt7807 Před 4 lety +45

    FYI a .44 cal cap and ball revolver with 28 grains of black powder has roughly the equivalent knock down power as a modern .380 auto.

    • @driftcat7076
      @driftcat7076 Před 10 měsíci +3

      the .36 caliber maybe yes but the .44 is definitely not as weak as a .380

    • @user-tw4yk5ou4r
      @user-tw4yk5ou4r Před 11 dny +1

      35 grain is the recommended load and its pushing a 44 cal ball over a 1000 fps you sir have no idea what your talking about

  • @scottp4077
    @scottp4077 Před rokem +8

    You have no idea how right you are. I didnt even pay black powder any attention when I started shooting. Years and years and disgusting amounts of firearms later...I finally tried one out and they are so much fun. Incredibly cheap to operate. It's the "roll your own" of shooting sports.

  • @johnnottahcal5725
    @johnnottahcal5725 Před 2 lety +8

    I bought one from Cabelas (I think) Turned out to be one of.. the best I’ve owned. Never a jam. Load it full with Tallow-only over top. Make my own sorta cartridge. Girly papers- powder n ball with little lube balls wrapped in same. Awesome shooter and power. Tarnished per Blackie Thomas. Dig it! Can’t miss at 25 and under as fast as I can go. 1k plus! (Slaps guy with mic)

  • @connorwison2295
    @connorwison2295 Před 6 lety +40

    I am a civil war reenactor I portray both sides and it is a great side arm but needs to be cleaned well

  • @eduardodeguise7926
    @eduardodeguise7926 Před rokem +4

    2:18 "squirrels and pest on the yard"????
    No way!! This firearm is as loud and powerful as a modern gun.

  • @Skeeter_Dee
    @Skeeter_Dee Před 6 lety +66

    lol yeah use a .44 to hunt squirrels....
    or whats left of them

    • @darrellgoodman9585
      @darrellgoodman9585 Před 6 lety

      s r Aim for the head.

    • @mr.meeseeks9802
      @mr.meeseeks9802 Před 6 lety

      People use the .32 cal version for squirrels actually

    • @ARR-gg3tq
      @ARR-gg3tq Před 5 lety +2

      Fucking assholes stop killing them poor animals

    • @marvinparsons3315
      @marvinparsons3315 Před 5 lety +4

      I just use a 308

    • @Komrad_Yuri
      @Komrad_Yuri Před 5 lety +9

      @@ARR-gg3tq fucking idiot we have to eat and I guarantee you eat things that have been killed

  • @wvbygraceofgod5508
    @wvbygraceofgod5508 Před 3 lety +9

    $140 is an excellent deal, last year Cabelas had the same brass framed 1851 far $200. They had the 1860 for steel frame for $265. I got both of them

  • @ronaldkennedy2401
    @ronaldkennedy2401 Před 4 lety +21

    agree with the thousand other people that just challenged your theory that 44bp is not powerful.aside from the many you tubers who demonstrate their power,think about the fact that this handgun conquered the American west.modern guns weren't available till about 1870.so this pistol did plenty of high quality killing in some real violent affairs.

    • @gabrielwolf7534
      @gabrielwolf7534 Před 2 lety +1

      When people with those guns went to the "American West" it was already conquered and those Indians could speak Spanish and they would go to the church every Sunday... Don't watch Hollywood shit

    • @lawson9102
      @lawson9102 Před rokem

      Well said

  • @IceAge20017
    @IceAge20017 Před 3 lety +11

    Interesting fact, you don't need to patch this if you're using slightly oversized ammo. There are .454, .451, and .433 sized bullets for this. They all fit in the gun, but the .454 and .451 are ever so slightly bigger than the cylinder so when packing them in they themselves create a tension seal from being squished, eliminating the need for a patch.

    • @thatsmrharley2u2
      @thatsmrharley2u2 Před 3 lety +5

      NONE of these revolvers use a patch.
      You use round balls that are pure lead and bigger than the bore. They "self swage" when you use the rammer to load.

    • @proudtitanicdenier4300
      @proudtitanicdenier4300 Před rokem +1

      You have a gay pride username

  • @alexolinger766
    @alexolinger766 Před 3 lety +21

    he said he learning as he goes lol. well buddy you got alot more to learn. blackpowder guns are just as,if not more so deadly

  • @FadeToDarkn3ss
    @FadeToDarkn3ss Před 7 lety +29

    You're right about the ram rod. It's not supposed to be blued. It's case hardened but most people tend to overlook that fact. Very nice review though!

  • @martyjewell5683
    @martyjewell5683 Před 7 lety +12

    I have an old (1983) Pietta cap-n-ball revolver, 1851 Navy (Reb) in .44 cal. (engraved cylinder) I know the originals were only .36 cal. Mine was purchased thru Gander Mountain, paid less than $50 including shipping. I lived in Brooklyn then. Try that now. Living in upstate New York (or anywhere in NY) you need a pistol permit to shoot a cap-n-ball revolver. It's ok to own a black powder gun just not shoot it. Go figure.
    This is one of the cheapest black powder pistols you can buy but mine does shoot well. Heck I had it 34 years and still works fine. If you ain't sure you're gonna like the whole black powder thing this is a good starter. Not the BEST but it won't break the bank. Happy Trails.

    • @martyjewell5683
      @martyjewell5683 Před 4 lety +1

      @UnEqual Reality, yes really. I've had this gun for 36 years. I think they now sell for $150+, maybe more. Mine has naval battle scenes engraved on the cylinder.

    • @martyjewell5683
      @martyjewell5683 Před 4 lety

      @UnEqual Reality, not sure. Better check your local state gun laws. I live in NYS and called the Pistol Permit number for the State Police. I think these might even be illegal in NYC now without a gun permit, not in 1983 when I bought mine while living in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Current NYS law says if you don't have the powder to fire it it's legal to own even with caps and balls (bullets). Think you need a pistol permit to buy black powder in NYS. Hope this was helpful.

    • @martyjewell5683
      @martyjewell5683 Před 4 lety +1

      @UnEqual Reality, sad that although people can commit a felony when younger, they are prohibited from firearm ownership. If their crime wasn't violent and they served their time why not allow gun ownership, at least on a case by case evaluation?? Good advice?? Don't break the law and ruin your future life possibilities. Just sayin'.

  • @plasticmojo8384
    @plasticmojo8384 Před 5 lety +9

    schweet,There's a reason when you view old pics from the civil war or after that many soldiers whether Blue or Grey only had 1 arm or 1 leg or half a leg, a lead ball or conical bullet usually shattered the bone so field hospitals just whacked them off and you were left with a stub or well you get the picture,these guns are not for amatuer's they are very real and very capable of making your next life job supervisor of a worm farm,always exercise caution and safe gun practice,good luck and happy shooting

  • @wilmesz1992
    @wilmesz1992 Před 7 lety +64

    Where did you get the idea that these guns are not powerful? These .44 revolvers have about the same muzzle energy and velocity as a .45acp if you upgrade to the Colt Walker or similar revolver, and the same bullet weight. Only when you get into the .45acp+p does it start to be more powerful than a .44 black powder.

    • @GearKnowHow
      @GearKnowHow  Před 7 lety +5

      Since I've never shot one of these before, I did some research online and watched a bunch of reviews. A lot of reviewers say the Black Powder just doesn't have the velocity as modern day ammunition and that they wouldn't trust the rounds with their lives. Maybe you've heard and tested differently? Thanks!

    • @wilmesz1992
      @wilmesz1992 Před 7 lety +11

      lignod.com/ammo.htm This link has a general ballistics chart that includes various black powder revolvers. The interesting part is that a 250 gr. bullet out of the Walker is actually on par with a standard .45 Long Colt load, which is pretty similar to .45 acp. It seems in general, when you're dealing with larger caliber rifle and handgun bullets, the black powder isn't as much of a difference from smokeless as you would think in velocities, because a heavier, slower bullet seems to cater better to the slow-burning properties of BP. I have just recently got into the black powder stuff too, so I've been doing a lot of research on ballistics, and, I have to say, I would consider using my Pietta 1858 .44 as my sidearm when hunting, etc. Although they are obviously not as reliable as a .45 centerfire, they get the job done, and the 1858 has safety notches on the cylinder so you can load up all 6 without setting the hammer down on a cap.

    • @Skeeter_Dee
      @Skeeter_Dee Před 6 lety +6

      and if you wanna get real power use a conical bullet. these can outperform 45. acp by a margin. the walker is a beast. ive seen some balistics gel tests with 1858 where it created explosive shockwaves in the gel.

    • @user-qd6jt9sd3h
      @user-qd6jt9sd3h Před 6 lety +5

      czcams.com/video/fg5lC9DXkSA/video.html Hey this guy does a good job of getting real world energy tests for black powder revolvers and even gives modern equivalents, and they're just as lethal now as they were in the civil war. --Hope it helps

    • @steelgila
      @steelgila Před 6 lety +3

      People who doubt the effectiveness of these revolvers should go to the book store or library and check out some Civil war history. Get a look at the battlefield photographs of after the various skirmishes.A lot of shooters held on to their cap&ball six-shooters well after the appearance of the 'shell bangers'.

  • @smudgepost
    @smudgepost Před 6 lety +2

    Great review. I had one of the same by Cabela but a blank firer so I can recommend the quality and relate the the weight!

  • @isaacgriffin8259
    @isaacgriffin8259 Před rokem +3

    Wow. I can’t believe you got that for $150. Today, the lowest I’ve ever found one is about $275

  • @rumdog117
    @rumdog117 Před rokem

    Just got one for Christmas. Thanks for the review even though it's old, it helps a lot.

  • @goldback9988
    @goldback9988 Před 7 lety +5

    DUDE YOUR FUCKIN NUTS THEY KILLED GRIZ WITH THESE.

  • @virginiapaddler4857
    @virginiapaddler4857 Před 5 lety +24

    You dont know much about old revolvers do you? This IS a firearm by every definition. Extremely powerful.

    • @kw9849
      @kw9849 Před 5 lety +28

      He's referring to the fact they're not legally firearms.

    • @jacksonb.valentine8208
      @jacksonb.valentine8208 Před 5 lety +6

      Legally speaking it’s not a firearm. Just a deadly weapon

    • @everettwhite9874
      @everettwhite9874 Před 5 lety +5

      K W Someone left a comment saying that he caught a felony and now carries a black powder gun. I guess he’s done his homework to prevent being charged as a felon in possession of a firearm. I wasn’t aware that black powder guns were classified as “not a firearm.” How many other people know this is a law or regulation? I never knew this until after reading the comments on this video.
      I learned something new today. 🤔👍🏽
      I learned more than simply how to disassemble this .44 black powder. Good video...

    • @WendiGonerLH
      @WendiGonerLH Před 4 lety +4

      Virginia Paddler Black powder guns aren’t considered firearms by the ATF, and as a result can be shipped to your house without need of a licensed dealer as a middleman, hence why things like Traditions brand musket kits remain popular for reenactors

    • @andrewwadel92
      @andrewwadel92 Před 4 lety +2

      Not a firearm in the eyes of uncle Sam is what he is referring to.

  • @kenwheeler3529
    @kenwheeler3529 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks. I got one for my son for Xmas and had no idea how to work it. Was curious about that take down slider, I thought it was installed improperly but yours looks exactly like mine. Also thanks for the split cylinder safety, good to know info. Definitely going from here to your firing video because I need the loading procedure and accessories list

  • @bowlofrice8
    @bowlofrice8 Před 6 lety +16

    these are on sale right now at Cabelas for $149

    • @randomguy822
      @randomguy822 Před 4 lety

      No

    • @Latinos4Trump
      @Latinos4Trump Před 4 lety +1

      @@randomguy822 dang looks like we missed that great deal. Maybe wait till black Friday, do they really require no ffl?

    • @randomguy822
      @randomguy822 Před 4 lety +2

      @@Latinos4Trump yes

    • @randomguy822
      @randomguy822 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Latinos4Trump not a firearm

    • @seansimpkin2584
      @seansimpkin2584 Před 4 lety +2

      Fuck cabela's!! They don't even ship anymore.

  • @jacksnavely559
    @jacksnavely559 Před 5 lety

    Pietta has so many models that ain't a real choppy of any real models,and you need too be careful as it is deadly,thanks for the video,FUN STUFF

  • @lastfrontierforge6170
    @lastfrontierforge6170 Před 5 lety +3

    I use mine all the time they are powerful and for the most part reliable unless your cap didn’t ignite then at the worst slap another cap on and go they are fairly accurate best thing I can tell you is try it out and give another review and I always carry six shots and put the hammer in between the caps on the notch

  • @8aleph
    @8aleph Před 4 lety +4

    The loading lever is properly color case hardened I once had a Navy arms imported version it was accurate and reliable

  • @INeverMetAGunIDidntLike
    @INeverMetAGunIDidntLike Před 2 lety +3

    Get a paper cartridge kit. It makes loading out in the field a lot easier and it is also historically correct as well.

  • @erosionhead420
    @erosionhead420 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m still studying. These pistols are awesome. I’m gonna get one soon.
    I’ve studied the videos.
    These things are hand cannons. 😊🇺🇸

  • @GunCollector007
    @GunCollector007 Před 7 lety +6

    Beautiful gun!

  • @jeffreyarnold2929
    @jeffreyarnold2929 Před 2 lety +1

    I have the same gun. So much fun to shoot. You do have to keep these babies super clean though after each trip to the range.

  • @darrellgoodman9585
    @darrellgoodman9585 Před 6 lety +3

    I have a older version that was produced for CVA by pietta 44 cal it doesn't have the safety notch like your version so best to cary on a empty chamber . Purchased mine at a pawn shop who ever owned it before stripped all the bluing off or it was a kit in the raw unblued.

  • @williamglisson2195
    @williamglisson2195 Před 4 lety

    I carry a 1860 army with 45 colt cylinder carried the blackpowder cylinder for a long time never let me down i have had it under water and it still fire

  • @muskokamike127
    @muskokamike127 Před 6 lety +6

    Gotta love the US: $149.00 for a nice replica like that. I tell you, if I lived there I'd be owning one. Unfortunately in Canada you have to get a special licence just to buy one let alone do anything with it.

    • @exexpat11
      @exexpat11 Před 4 lety +2

      Get rid of Ballet Boy and your Communist Politicians.

  • @sqeekms6186
    @sqeekms6186 Před 2 lety +2

    I like how you pointed it right in your face. That's a good habit to get into. 👍🏻

  • @vintagetrk
    @vintagetrk Před rokem +1

    I have the same pistol and I dig that the rod is more unfinished. It gives it a somewhat petina appearance.

  • @carlorou3257
    @carlorou3257 Před 6 lety +8

    I'm getting about 1000 to 1100 fps with my NMA and 900 to 1000 with my 1860 using lee 200 grains conicals...not powerful enough?

  • @mr.meeseeks9802
    @mr.meeseeks9802 Před 6 lety

    Did you have to sign for it?

  • @rustynutz4493
    @rustynutz4493 Před 3 lety

    I have 3 extra cylinders so i load on a drill press using a 1/4" drive bit in the chuck, It's got a level deck with soft wood below the cylinder. Wait to put the caps on until at the range. Speed-loader !

  • @randellhillspeaks753
    @randellhillspeaks753 Před 3 lety +25

    This guy needs to do his homework.

    • @picassoboy52
      @picassoboy52 Před 2 lety +4

      But you don't say why or what needs to be improved. You add nothing at all useful.

  • @christopherlake2785
    @christopherlake2785 Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful weapon.

  • @battlefieldcustoms873
    @battlefieldcustoms873 Před 3 lety

    Imagine the guy who defends himself in public with this thing.
    I love historical firearms I think I am going to pick this up thank you for the video!

  • @finscreenname
    @finscreenname Před 3 lety

    Got one given to me 20+ years ago as a gift. Haven't shot it in a while but it's still a cool gun.
    Don't dry fire and only load 5 chambers and leave the hammer sit on a empty. If that big hammer gets hooked on something and released the gun will go off on a full chamber shooting you in the leg.

    • @Pirategod23
      @Pirategod23 Před 2 lety

      I dry fired for fun when I got it I fucked up ?

    • @finscreenname
      @finscreenname Před 2 lety

      @@Pirategod23 Check the nipples and see if they were crushed any. If so they screw out and can be replaced.

  • @brianjordan2192
    @brianjordan2192 Před 5 lety +12

    Always use "bore butter" (crisco works) unless you want multiple cylinders firing at once.
    And .44 black powder pistols are quite powerful.

    • @karlt8233
      @karlt8233 Před 4 lety +4

      Only way you get a chain fire from the cylinder end is by using under sized projectiles.
      Chain fires come from the cap end by using incorrect size cap/nipple or losing a cap while firing.
      Lube over the ball is used to keep fouling soft for extended shooting sessions and makes cleanup easier.

    • @timvest8141
      @timvest8141 Před 3 lety +1

      @@karlt8233 Paul Harrell did a test without caps on either side and no chain fires. That is a myth. Chain fires come from front of cylinder.

    • @karlt8233
      @karlt8233 Před 3 lety

      @@timvest8141 If the ball/bullet is undersized or chamber is oblong and leaves a gap between cyinder/ projectile then it could come from chamber end. A sealed chamber is not likely to loose its seal from a properly sized ball/conical.
      A missing cap or ill fitting cap leaves an open/partially open chamber with direct access to the powder charge. Watch a slow motion video of a cap n ball revolver going off and you will see how explosive the nipple end really is when fired.
      TBH chain fires are not that common, been shooting muzzleloaders since 1977 and have never had one nor have I met anyone that has. Spent 20 years reenacting and competition shooting in N-SSA events so have met hundred of guys that shoot them weekly like I do and none have ever had a chain fire.

    • @timvest8141
      @timvest8141 Před 3 lety

      @@karlt8233 we will just have to agree to disagree. Colts revolvers were designed with this in mind. When that hammer hits the cap it seals around it except where it is supposed to direct the pressure to the botto m of the cap. Like I said Paul Harrell has an excellent video explaining and showing this. Have a good evening.

  • @fattywithafirearm
    @fattywithafirearm Před 7 lety +3

    I want to get into black powder pistols soon. I think it would be fun. dirty but fun.

  • @jessewitt9415
    @jessewitt9415 Před 4 lety

    Can I put a longer barrel on it?

  • @tommygun6028
    @tommygun6028 Před 7 lety +20

    Nice Revolver......for $140.00 dollars.....
    If you live in Canada it will cost you $350.00 same gun
    All black powder guns in Canada have restricted status / same like any hand guns in Canada , they are under the same category......It's very sad......

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 6 lety

      I JUST posted this....at $149, if I lived in the US I'd have one just for shits and giggles....this would fall under the RPAL.

    • @noahone3577
      @noahone3577 Před 5 lety +1

      even if you have one of the most primitive pistol like the matchlock or a wheellock canada thinks that they're the devil

    • @alexandreb4515
      @alexandreb4515 Před 5 lety +4

      LMAO even in france you can buy it for 225€ (250US$) and it's unrestricted and you don't need to register it, you just need to be over 18yo

  • @richg1221
    @richg1221 Před 4 lety

    It's a thing of beauty

  • @anthonypiranio7409
    @anthonypiranio7409 Před rokem

    I think the colt dragoon is the best 44 bp revolver because it matches roughly the same power as 45 lc standard pressure so it really dose the most with its caliber without being a walker.

  • @357bullfrog
    @357bullfrog Před 7 lety

    I have the NORTH series 1 of 1000 and I wonder if pietta made a SOUTH series to match. Anybody know?

    • @darrellgoodman9585
      @darrellgoodman9585 Před 6 lety

      357bullfrog Apparently they did i have a old catalogue from 2008 from a company called Deer Creek Products that sell black powder weapons ,supplies,and accessories their still in business from waldron Indiana they carried a north and south version in 2008.They sold as a set for 369.00 back then dont know if they still carry them .Not sure they were piettas though . Here is the phone number 1-765-525-6181 You can probably order a catalog or they may have web site.

  • @HomeGunMaker
    @HomeGunMaker Před 6 lety +1

    I find them absolutely gorgeous!
    Would you check out the one I’m making? It’s a non-firing replica just for displaying in my wall

  • @rachelcody3355
    @rachelcody3355 Před 4 lety +1

    Black powder is pretty powerful and you can take a deer easily with it. The revolvers also have serial numbers and many folks do put them on permits to carry for hunting, ect. People seem to ditch black powder and underestimate it's ability. The reason it's not recommended for self defense is because the caps can be lose and not seated properly which will cause a failure to fire. If you are in a gunfight, you don't want that to happen. It can be used for self defense but not recommended due to that reason. It's not a cap gun! It's an actual firearm but considered an antique firearm reproduction thus no need for a FFL.

  • @jeffpoff8134
    @jeffpoff8134 Před 5 lety +2

    The pusher rod is made a harder metal than the barrel. That's why the blue will not take the blue as well. If it were the same metal as the barrel, it would bend when loading.

    • @theprodigaltrue
      @theprodigaltrue Před 5 lety

      I bought one of these cant get that clip to come out fot nothing

    • @jeffpoff8134
      @jeffpoff8134 Před 5 lety

      @@theprodigaltrue are you talking about the wedge?

  • @cntrshot1
    @cntrshot1 Před 4 lety

    I've been looking around and trying to figure out if those would take a cylinder conversion in .44 mag or .44 spc

    • @exexpat11
      @exexpat11 Před 4 lety +1

      Not in the Brass Frame and only in 45ACP or 45 Long Colt using all Lead Bullets and Cowboy Load Pressures.

    • @cjr6920
      @cjr6920 Před 4 lety

      Or If you get a 36. Cal the conversion is 38. Special

  • @darrinpegram
    @darrinpegram Před měsícem

    what size lead balls do you load in it?

  • @LanceisLawson
    @LanceisLawson Před 7 dny

    I have a 36cal brass frame that is great shooting and with decent power.

  • @sandman0917
    @sandman0917 Před 4 lety +1

    Cabela's in Texas is ship to store

  • @daveason3090
    @daveason3090 Před 4 lety +1

    Can you let me know how they're holding up? I need a clone the ones family "heirlooms" handed down are not safe but even if they were I'd rather not shoot,take outside,range.etc thanks for your help if you can help. Would you had bought the more expensive version comes? Love black powder! Right on!!

    • @vulpinstein9133
      @vulpinstein9133 Před 4 lety

      I'm not The poster but the cylnder spring is a bit weak and breaks easily and the brass frame wears and loosens the barrel but I've also put over a thousand rounds through mine

    • @cjr6920
      @cjr6920 Před 4 lety

      Anthony Tuggle I’ve put a good 900 rounds through mine in the past 6 months with proper cleaning and the right amount of powder it should last a life time. Happy trails

  • @MattH-wg7ou
    @MattH-wg7ou Před rokem +1

    I have this exact gun. My father in law got it for me. Ive shot the crap out of it. Its super fun. And I love the natural patina mine has gotten from shooting it.
    Just make sure to clean it. And the chambers and bore. They're dirty!
    But great fun pieces.
    Also the ram rod is supposed to be like that, as you mentioned. Mine is beautiful.

  • @philly2x
    @philly2x Před rokem +1

    I just bought one of these for way too much money. I failed to buy one a few years ago when they were still reasonably priced.

  • @WendiGonerLH
    @WendiGonerLH Před 4 lety +3

    the lever isnt blued because it is case hardened

  • @shizukaryujoukai2465
    @shizukaryujoukai2465 Před 4 lety +3

    The rod and hammer are case hardened not blued that's why it looks that way

  • @andrewpitman8792
    @andrewpitman8792 Před 3 lety

    The loading lever (and hammer) are color case hardened, which is why they look like that.

  • @skotz25
    @skotz25 Před 4 lety

    Hello On my 1851 pietta I have 3 dog positions, 1: semi-armed, 2: semi-armed (barrette and trigger blocked) and 3: armed
    I'm french i'dont speak english very well...

  • @ernestoaquino1250
    @ernestoaquino1250 Před 3 lety

    how much did you get it for?

  • @donaldfuller5058
    @donaldfuller5058 Před 6 měsíci

    You should put some kind of grease on the end of the cylinder unless you are using a felt wading that is greased between your lead and your powder. And use tight fitting caps to prevent chain firing. And if you are new leave one cylinder empty and put the hammer on that one. And just after each shot point the firearm up so the used cap if lose falls free of the action. Now remember it is a real firearm that most people don’t have a clue about.

  • @davidodessa326
    @davidodessa326 Před 3 lety +2

    Cant find this revolver in stock ANYWHERE

  • @alanstewart582
    @alanstewart582 Před 2 lety

    Anybody know if they can be into the UK

  • @joshcampbell6098
    @joshcampbell6098 Před 6 lety +1

    The brass triggergaurd indicates that it is a Griswald and Gunnison replica which was a copy of the colt

  • @enfield-dm4bv
    @enfield-dm4bv Před 6 lety +2

    always use bore butter or an ox yoke lubed wonder seal. it seasons the bore nicely and helps with clean up. for not being an expert you sure try to sound like one.

  • @hotwheel6663
    @hotwheel6663 Před 6 lety +3

    Some States like Illinois where I live they will not ship it to You.

    • @noahone3577
      @noahone3577 Před 5 lety +2

      they will if you pay for fedex or ups etc

  • @KGODSMACKC
    @KGODSMACKC Před 6 lety

    Thank you

  • @trevormcfetridge8461
    @trevormcfetridge8461 Před 2 lety +1

    I beg to differ you still have a .44 caliber projectile if you load the powder charge right it’s just as deadly as any pistol

  • @barnabywild2215
    @barnabywild2215 Před 7 lety +25

    To see this video one would think you were reviewing a BB gun or airsoft toy.
    These Italian firearms are almost exact copies of the original guns that laid the foundations of what became the USA. The main difference being that the metallurgy of these modern replicas is far superior to that available to the genuine firearms of the day.
    Not a real firearm? So much tosh spoken in less than ten minutes.

    • @petrosspetrosgali
      @petrosspetrosgali Před 7 lety +10

      Barnaby Wild he means " legally" it isn't classified as one

    • @sdivine13
      @sdivine13 Před 5 lety +3

      It legally isnt a firearm, it's considered an other than weapon

    • @thatsmrharley2u2
      @thatsmrharley2u2 Před 3 lety

      @UnEqual Reality Yeah, at five or six times the cost...IF you can find one.

  • @roybarger4179
    @roybarger4179 Před 3 lety +3

    I have one and it is fun to shoot, if you don't use heavy loads. The brass frame is inferior to a steel frame and could eventually stretch if you do.
    But, it is a "fantasy" revolver, not a replica of any actual historically produced weapon. No "Navy" was ever a .44 cal. All Navy revolvers were .36 cal.

  • @skepticalpianist3266
    @skepticalpianist3266 Před 11 měsíci

    Nice dude I just bought mine right now. Let's see how it is when it's here. Costed (with 100 caps and balls) 316 dollars. I'll have to buy the powder separately and the little bits and bobs because of hazmat regulations but you know, Amazon. Course this set me back so I'll be selling all my airsoft stuff.. but it's okay, I'm learning as an adult I don't have time to have fun anyways but this little toy should bring me some comfort and joy in the collapsing state of American law and order

  • @zebmiller1997
    @zebmiller1997 Před rokem

    Where did you buy that 1851 Confederate Navy 140 dollars

  • @thatsmrharley2u2
    @thatsmrharley2u2 Před 3 lety +15

    DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS GUY.
    ZERO research.
    He has NO idea what he is talking about.

    • @dedpoptart
      @dedpoptart Před 3 lety +5

      Really? What 1851 revolver was manufactured in 44 rather than 36? Where is the tooling incorrect? What operation is not true to period? 30 years in cap and ball and never seen such an uninformed or vague comment.

    • @CertifiedSunset
      @CertifiedSunset Před 3 lety +1

      For someone who claims someone is speading false information you sure didn't point out what he said that was incorrect.

  • @EmperorNeroCaesar
    @EmperorNeroCaesar Před 6 lety

    What diameter balls does it shoot?

    • @thatsmrharley2u2
      @thatsmrharley2u2 Před 6 lety

      WRONG. .451 is correct....454 and .457 put too much strain on the rammer. As long as the ball shaves a ring when you load it, you're good. It's a good idea to measure the chamber mouths first to determine which size ball to use, but all my Pietta .44s use .451

  • @clouttoken5318
    @clouttoken5318 Před 5 lety

    Anyone know the legality of having one of these in England?

    • @mattansell8275
      @mattansell8275 Před 4 lety

      I have a deactivated 36 navy from 1985. A fully functional one is perfectley legal with the relevant firearms certificate and black powder licence which is free of charge. You need to be a member of a registered gun club for at least 3 months to apply for a certificate along with a gun safe and seperate secure storage for the powder and ammunition.

  • @macarioviloria8497
    @macarioviloria8497 Před 6 lety +3

    In some aspect it's a toy for target shooting or its your sport pistol only for recreational events.Always treat the gun loaded.

    • @IceAge20017
      @IceAge20017 Před 3 lety +4

      Tell that to the people who fought the civil war with this.

    • @purpleguy5226
      @purpleguy5226 Před 3 lety

      @@IceAge20017 obviously you cant tell the because there dead dummy

    • @humbledassholesent6661
      @humbledassholesent6661 Před 3 lety

      @@purpleguy5226 That was his exact point dUmMyy

    • @purpleguy5226
      @purpleguy5226 Před 3 lety

      @@humbledassholesent6661 r/whoosh

  • @professorpewpuew
    @professorpewpuew Před 7 lety +5

    Hey Outdoor Enthusiast. I subbed. I am into the percussion revolver type of firearms and you are pretty spot on. The "Confederate Navy" was my first handgun. Unfortunately, the brass frame will eventually stretch over time. I didn't fire mine enough to do that but it was a trusty hunting sidearm for me. A good 44 caliber load will be about as powerful as a well loaded 38 Special, that is unless you went to a big Dragoon or Walker revolver, that is.

    • @petrosspetrosgali
      @petrosspetrosgali Před 7 lety +2

      mark3smle my brass frame have zero stretch after ove five thousand hot rounds put through it. I think that is an old wives tale

    • @nadien1958
      @nadien1958 Před 6 lety +1

      i agree on the "old wives tale", I've had and fire mine now for 40+ years, no stretching whatsoever, and I tend to shoot both the 138 gr round ball but also the 200 gr Semiwascutter.

    • @fiddlesticksbessette398
      @fiddlesticksbessette398 Před 5 lety +1

      IF YOU DONT USE MORE THEN 25 GRAIN'S,DONT WORRY TO MUCH ABOUT THE BRASE STRECHING IN TIME.IT WILL LAST A LOT LONGER THEN SOMEONE USING 30,OR 40 GRAIN'S.

  • @leeduke9518
    @leeduke9518 Před 6 lety

    I’m actually about to go to cabalas and buy one as soon as the next paycheck gets in gonna get the 1851 pietta confederate navy but I’m gonna try to get 36 cal but if it’s more expensive I’ll just get the 44 but I don’t know I might just get the 44 cause it’s bigger and the more lead you got the bigger the animal you can take down I’m lookin at you deer ha no just kidding but seriously though I’m gonna get one they are cool I was gonna get the 1860 but the sale ended so I’m just gonna get the 1851

  • @JaCorizStoriez
    @JaCorizStoriez Před 2 lety

    Nice gun

  • @frednot809
    @frednot809 Před 5 lety +10

    The reason it is a .44 is because it is s CONFEDERATE navy. The colt 18521navy was a .36 cal but the confederate version was a .44 so it is in fact historically correct, I have only gotten three minutes and 17 seconds into your video and found too many flaws to continue. Judging by the comments there are many many more. Please do some research for your review something as dangerous as this.

    • @rc412scaler
      @rc412scaler Před 5 lety

      Good ol' Gunnison & Griswold.

    • @karlt8233
      @karlt8233 Před 4 lety +3

      Griswold and Gunnison made close copies of the Colt 1851 Navy but used a round Dragoon style barrel. Frames were brass, barrels and cylinder was twisted iron. Production totals were between 3500 and 3700 pistols and all were chambered in .36.
      Dance Brothers in Columbia Texas produced a .44 caliber Dragoon copy using twisted iron for frame, cylinder and barrel. A very small number were made in .36 cal. In total Dance brothers produced between 350 to 400 guns.
      The 1851 Navy .36 caliber was the most used revolver in the Civil War. It was also the most common civilian revolver until cartridge guns were in widespread use.

  • @bunkstagner298
    @bunkstagner298 Před 6 lety +2

    sorry no such gun ever existed. A pure fantasy gun that is fun to shoot.

  • @luhkuwik4828
    @luhkuwik4828 Před 3 lety

    I got the gun I’m trying understand it’s features

  • @t4texastom587
    @t4texastom587 Před 2 lety

    Can anyone tell me if these are made by ANY manufacturer in
    DOUBLE - ACTION
    ?????????????????

  • @user-ii1ne7vk6f
    @user-ii1ne7vk6f Před 16 dny

    can I hunt a deer with these things legally in muzzleloader season if I get one of there rifles?

  • @ryanshew6119
    @ryanshew6119 Před rokem

    Quick look at what ur reviewing would have gave u more info it's brass bc the south had limited steel and had to use brass

  • @WaitForYouu
    @WaitForYouu Před 7 lety

    what kinda box does cabelas ship it in?

  • @Mr1spooky4
    @Mr1spooky4 Před 4 lety

    Sux these r cap and ball im sure this can be modded to take cartridges which would make this better

  • @thejollygoodrodger8465
    @thejollygoodrodger8465 Před 4 lety +1

    Replica of a Griswold & Gunnison revolver made in Georgia. .36 caliber ball was made until Sherman's march to the sea.

  • @LodniKranazon
    @LodniKranazon Před 7 lety

    Thanks for the out of the box review.

  • @johndean7022
    @johndean7022 Před 5 lety +2

    You must seal each chamber with some sort of grease. It reduces fowling and the risk of chain fires.

    • @watchoutnwo
      @watchoutnwo Před 3 lety +1

      Believe it or not it's the ball size that reduces chain fire not the grease the grease just gets blown out of the neighboring chamber's with each shot when you see the ball the thicker the LEad ring the better gas seal you get

  • @bill7778
    @bill7778 Před 3 lety +1

    So high tech, it doesn't even need plastic.

  • @timchandler4427
    @timchandler4427 Před 3 lety

    Bought I 2 weeks ago 300 bucks today.

  • @mathewruppert8682
    @mathewruppert8682 Před 3 lety +1

    Lucky, that pin just popped right out for you mines tight as shit

    • @maxludwig6365
      @maxludwig6365 Před 3 lety

      Yeah for real I destroyed my thumbnail I don't know how he got that just like that?

  • @BA_Pointer
    @BA_Pointer Před 2 lety

    $150 was a steal 👌

  • @ritkay6701
    @ritkay6701 Před 5 lety +5

    With Guys Like Hickok45 and Mike Belliveau doing videos on these Revolvers, I have to wonder what possessed you to review that Colt Navy BEFORE you learned a little more of the History and technology behind it. Wars have been fought with Firearms since perhaps the 13th Century; which means for FAR longer with Blackpowder-loaded guns than the more modern smokeless propellants. Do you not realize that the Colt Revolver line was probably the high point of such firearms? The Army and Navy Revolvers of 1860 and 1851, respectively, armed the US and many another military into the 1880's; Colt didn't gain the Reputation from being " Not Powerful" There were others: Smith And Wesson, Remington, Savage, Starr, Tranter, Webley, and many imitators as well, all made a great business of supplying Soldiers with up-to-date weapons. I suggest you go rat in your backyard some Saturday. When the Police haul you off for discharging a Firearm in and unsafe area, perhaps you'll gain a little insight into what you hold in your oily little mitts, and MAYBE not be so quick to make this thing look like a kid's toy...IT AIN'T.