Casing a Colt 1860 Revolver

Thank you, Mike, for featuring our products. Just a note for your viewers: we do offer custom fitting for accouterments and for guns not listed on our website. The shop is closed until Monday, July 17. But we will gladly answer questions after that.

A special pistol deserves a special home. Great content, Mike. Thank you.

You can say or think what you want, but the charm of this cap and ball is beyond question. Thanks Mike for letting me know and appreciate this world, I owe my collection to you

Dear Dualist, back in the 60's LIFE published an article on cased Colts. Since then I've cased a dozen Colts & Remingtons bought from Cabella's and accoutrements from Dixie. Three double casings and one triple, and two with shoulder stocks, all French style. I also did my best to duplicate the Walker case of the Danish sea captain. Thank you for your presentation!

Another quality production Mike..... the best ever. Mike you deserve an award from YouTube for your commitment to historical firearms, thank you 👍🇬🇧

Glad you discovered Mr. Hampel's fine store. I have bought a few of his display cases in walnut and a knife display stand for my fantasy bone-handle flint blade. It is very satisfying collecting the accoutrements and assembling a beautiful cased set so I know what you are talking about. In addition, Mr. Hampel will customize his product at little or no extra cost as he did when he fabricated the display stand for my flint knife. I just made a tracing of the knife, snail-mailed it to him and Mr. Hampel did the rest.

I was given a Colt case with "Colt" engraved into the wood of the lid. My 1851 Navy lives there with an original nipple wrench. Other pieces will come later.

I like having mine cased. I buy a display case, marketed at jewelry display, make the internal dividers and choose / glue in the lining and have the appropriate accoutrements. I also take the lid panel out and replace with glass. It really makes a classy display. And yes, they are taken out and shot regularly.

My hat is off to anyone who can build a square box with a lid that fits !! A man in Minnesota will sell you a custom box. I've built my last.

Thank you.

I purchased a 3rd generation Colt. Later purchased a display case along with bullett mold, powder flask, percussion cap tin, nipple wrench. Looks sweet!

Thank you

Good morning from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your adventures and information

That revolver looks great in that case Mike, way better than a black cardboard box!

I have every box a gun came in that had a box at the time I acquired it. It makes the gun more valuable my Dad told me that 60 yrs ago and I remembered it. Thanks Mike I just placed an order for the 1860 Army Deluxe case.

Beautiful pistol and now has a beautiful resting place. Very nice.

Mike really like your channel and everything you do to educate your audience. I especially like the educational videos that you do. I would love to see you do a show or even a small series on how cap and ball revolvers were carried. With a special emphasis on all the things that were needed to load and keep them running day in and out. How did they carry all that paraphernalia with them. I hope you will consider doing that someday soon. Thanks for all you do and best wishes on your struggle with those who are trying to bring you down. Your struggle is our struggle too. Keep strong!

I think it’s a great idea Mike. A visitor could notice one on display and create an opportunity for you to share some history with them.

I enjoyed this video tremendously, Mike. I bought my first box and accoutrements from DGW. Then I made 2 Black Walnut boxes for other pistols. I also used a mahogany Sterling Flatware box that I internally altered to house 2 Uberti Pattersons + 2 Pedersoli 1805 Harpers Ferry pistols. Always love having coffee + Mike in the morning.

looks like I will be getting my 1851 Navy on display. Thanks for a great video!