Stocked 1860 Colt Revolver

Published on November 8, 2023
Duration: 7:35

This video explores the practicality of adding a shoulder stock to a reproduction 1860 Colt percussion revolver for long-range accuracy. Experiments at 100 yards showed minimal improvement with a modern skeletal stock compared to shooting without one, achieving only one hit per six rounds. The discussion also clarifies that adding a stock to a percussion muzzleloader is legal under the NFA.

Quick Summary

Adding a shoulder stock to a reproduction 1860 Colt percussion revolver yielded minimal accuracy gains at 100 yards, achieving one hit per six rounds. Importantly, this modification is legal under the NFA for muzzleloaders, unlike for cartridge firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 1860 Colt Challenge
  2. 00:38History of Stocked Pistols
  3. 01:20Modern Skeletal Stock
  4. 01:55Shooting Without Stock (100 Yards)
  5. 02:34Shooting With Stock (100 Yards)
  6. 05:47NFA Legal Considerations
  7. 06:22Conclusion: Practicality of Stocked Revolvers

Frequently Asked Questions

Does adding a stock to a Colt 1860 revolver improve accuracy?

In testing, adding a modern skeletal stock to a reproduction 1860 Colt percussion revolver showed a slight improvement, achieving one hit out of six rounds at 100 yards compared to zero hits without the stock. However, the overall accuracy remained limited.

Is it legal to add a shoulder stock to a Colt 1860 percussion revolver?

Yes, it is legal to add a shoulder stock to a percussion muzzle-loading revolver like the Colt 1860. This modification does not violate the National Firearms Act (NFA), unlike similar modifications to cartridge-firing handguns.

Why were stocked revolvers not popular historically?

Stocked revolvers were not widely popular historically due to limitations in their sights and ballistics, which made achieving reliable long-range accuracy difficult compared to dedicated rifles. Practicality and effectiveness were key factors.

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