Howdy there. I am very new to Cap and Ball shooting and could use some information. I have a pair of cabelas "51's" in 44 caliber with the brass frames. I am aware that they are not period correct in anyway, but so far they are fun to shoot. I had no idea that they would be this fun. That being...

I have a 1851 Colt .36 Cal with Colt ball marker both with documentation under WIlliam Randolph Hearst Collection. I inherited the Pistol and ball maker from my Grand Father, and most likely will never sell it, but I wonder its worth based on its connection to William Hearst. Thanks, SCW

Does anyone know if Colt ever produced 1851 Navy barrels without progressive rifling? I ask because I recently encountered something of a puzzle. Here's the story: I ran across what at first appeared to be one of the 4th Model 1851 Navy revolvers assembled (possibly as late as the 1940s) from...