Quick draw carbine revolver 45 Colt

[Freightman]

After I took the "added" forearm off. The revolver shoots great at 100yds and the little finger holder on the trigger guard is neet to stablise with one hand.
Well you shouldn't show it to friends who offer a good profit, so I sold it. By-by

[Bret4207]

Neat! (Using language like that dates me, eh?) Who makes it?

[DLCTEX]

And just how long is that barrel?

[Freightman]

Taylor & Co. Winchester, VA is the distributor and Umberti is the maker, it is nothing but a "Buntline" with a rifle stock. The barrel is 18"

[DLCTEX]

Does the BAFT qualify it as a rifle or a pistol? Unless it comes under some special rule, I would think it would be a rifle due to the stock being permanently attached. That is one of those guns that is neat (we must be about the same age Bret) to own just because of the wow factor, plus shooting good.

[timkelley]

One more neat!

[.357]

I will second the neat!

[Rockydog]

Whoever put the forearm on it might have a tender inner left arm. The originals were notorious for spitting microscopic pieces of lead out of the cylinder/barrel gap and filling your exposed skin full of tiny holes. RD

[lathesmith]

Actually, the original Colts that came out as ML's before the Civil War had a reputation for multiple discharges, and you can imagine what your hand (what was left of it, that is) would look like after THAT experience! Still, I have always had a soft spot for these revolving carbines, I know they aren't very practical but I still like them. If I ever do manage to acquire one, I won't be putting my hand in front of the cylinder when I shoot it, just 'cause. Anyway, I always thought it would be cool to get the 1858 Remmy version and add a conversion cylinder. The best of both worlds!
lathesmith