Visually the Centennial Centaure is nothing special. It is not as historically correct as the modern Pietta copies. And the fit and finish are nothing you would say wow that’s pretty, like with a 3rd Gen. Colt. Why these guys command such high prices was my question. And you be the judge if it was [...]
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The Belgian Colts – Shooting the Historically Challenged Centaure 1860 Army Colt
BY Paul Helinski Updated: October 16, 2022A New Bullet for the ’58 Remmy New Model Army
BY Paul Helinski Updated: June 19, 2022I have been looking for a bullet that is easier to load in the ’58 Remington than the Johnson & Dow Civil War bullet. This 200 grain little monster performs really well.
Ruger Old Army – Is it Really All That?
BY Paul Helinski Updated: May 5, 2022The Ruger Old Army will always have its fan boys, but it is truly the best cap & ball pistol ever made? And even more importantly, is it worth the inflated pricetag? Let’s find out.
Paper Cartridges for the Sharps Percussion Rifle (that actually work)
BY Paul Helinski Updated: June 27, 2021Paper cartriges for the Sharps rifle are the most practical way to enjoy the gun. Making them so that they reliably ignite can be a challenge, but we figured it out. 54 Percussion Sharps Paper Cartridge Kit – $24.95 – $69.95 My experience with the percussion version of the Sharps rifle has been not good. [...]