Black Powder Revolver Question

[Remphoto]

Son mailordered a replica 1866 Remington blackpowder revolver. Said it is brass made in Italy. Are these things really safe to shoot?

[Dframe]

Most black powder replicas nowadays are made in Italy by either uberti or pietta. They vary in quality but I've never heard of a safety issue with a new one. The brass framed guns are less durable than their steel framed counterparts but the solid framed remington design is quite strong. I used one for muzzle loading competition for several years.

[Remphoto]

Originally Posted by Dframe

Most black powder replicas nowadays are made in Italy by either uberti or pietta. They vary in quality but I've never heard of a safety issue with a new one. The brass framed guns are less durable than their steel framed counterparts but the solid framed remington design is quite strong. I used one for muzzle loading competition for several years.

Thanks for info DFrame-- makes me feel a little better. Son has very little fear, which scares me sometimes. Guess that's why he likes being a LEO and SOF national guardsman.

[StrawHat]

Son has very little fear,

Remphoto,

The brass frames are less durable then the iron ones. With target loads they will last forever. With full charges, not as long. After a while of loading hot he will see the imprint of the cylinder ratchet in the frame under the hammer slot. At that point the revolver is probably not going to be giving him the best service it can. Once the initial excitement is over, if he enjoys C&B revovlers and all the little things that go along with them I would recommend he get a steel framed revolver and use it.

A reasonable load for the brass frame is 25 grains of balck powder and a round ball.
Hotter loads are possible but they will stress the frame over time.

[Remphoto]

Thanks guys. Passed this info on to him. Wish I could get him to sit still long enough to join this forum.

[Cattleman45]

Originally Posted by Remphoto

Son mailordered a replica 1866 Remington blackpowder revolver. Said it is brass made in Italy. Are these things really safe to shoot?

Not only are they safe to shoot, providing you follow the manufacturers advise starting out, they are literally a Blast to shoot.