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#224615 04/05/11 07:50 AM
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but possibly outside the park:

Just a bit of whimsical fantasy inspired by the many fine guns and top-notch work that have appeared in this forum.

From the top, at:

http://forum.usfirearms.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=375&whichpage=1

Such a custom project is about as likely as the revival of King's Pistol sights. ;~`)


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As foolish as these seem to me, and I mean utterly ridiculous, the imported mini-gun is selling off the charts and I've even heard a few friends express desire!!!
I believe they are even introducing special shotshells!

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There seems to be some evil desire to be able to shoot a real shotgun round out of a handgun. Those .410/45Colt imports do sell well. I'm not surprised the other mfr's are making a version also.
Taurus's more recent 28ga revolver version seems to have caught the ire of the BATF though.

I'll stick to shooting .410's from a Model 42.


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Not my cup of tea but at least the USFA version looks handsome. Just think what you could do with a brass .410 case, a 300gr bullet and a lot of an appropriate powder. It would hurt but my goodness it could be spectacular.

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WJL hit the only reason for doing such a total custom job: it's a handsome action.

As to the whole shotgun/pistol Goblin-repellent idea, I witnessed one of the first local T-Judges being shot at old barn siding. Waste of shotshell lead, so far as any significant penetration. And .45 Colt is a LOT handier in ordinary revolvers.

So, the real issue is about re-making the subject 'revolver' into late-19th century target-rifle rifle-caliber, with custom length bbl, sights, shoulder stock, etc in a 'buggy rifle' set-up, like those percussion versions so beloved by John Amber. Any good 'Golden Age' small-medium game bore/case/caliber should do it. Donnely, the USFA pres, is just missing a whole new market here.

It wasn't my original idea, but I think the talents present could turn out a real stunner that would take the "Off The Wall" First Prize at any Custom Gun Show. Just remember to include a Bisley hammer.

Never get tired of the great work and guns that appear at this site. However, this USFA appeared near enuff to April Fools Day, in order to induce this bit of whimsy, with just a bit of real wishing, thrown in.

Trust that it cracked a speculative smile, here 'n there.


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