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Encinitas, San Diego
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The Pietta King Trio Revolver: Interchangeable Royalty

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By James Hebert
| Guns of the Old West Verified
This post was originally published on this site. In the world of single-action revolver clones, the default choices are reproductions produced by Uberti and Pietta. Uberti tends to focus on finely finished minute variations, whereas Pietta offers a wider variety. Their percussion revolvers diverge from the typical Colt and Remington to include obscure and unrelated designs like the Paterson and LeMat. But Pietta also produces a fine Colt Single Action Army revolver.
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The Colt 1849 Wells Fargo Revolver from Cimarron

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By James Hebert
| Guns of the Old West Verified
This post was originally published on this site. Despite their deficiencies in power and ease of use, pocket pistols sell in the best and worst of times. The answer: convenience. Only the most dedicated gun owners are willing to alter their lifestyle, wardrobe, and mindset enough to change their hardware. Humans are busy creatures, and many of us who want to be armed go with something convenient to carry. Otherwise, we might just go unarmed. Nineteenth-century gun owners were little different.
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Guns 101 -Percussion Cap Firearms

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By James Hebert
| Guns of the Old West Verified
This post was originally published on this site. Percussion cap firearms, sometimes called caplocks, are the penultimate evolutionary step that ushered in firearms that fire self-contained cartridges. Although technically obsolete, the caplock is the go-to choice for black powder shooters. Whether it is for primitive hunting seasons, historical reenacting, or vintage target shooting, a caplock firearm is worth owning.
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