New to Black Powder Revolvers

[whiterx]

I've been tasked with finding a going away gift for a senior NCO.  Originally I was supposed to find a semi auto pistol but between the numerous legal issues and my piss poor budget that's just not going to happen.  A black powder pistol solves all the issues but I just don't know a thing about them.  I handled one once a few years back and that's about it.  I haven't found a local gun shop around where I live that has any in stock so I can get a feel for one. 

 

I have around $250 to spend and I don't want to get junk.  It will probably never be fired it just has to look pretty inside of a presentation case.  Does anyone have any suggestions or advice?  Are there certain brands that I need to stay away from?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Lowpower]

What branch of service? If Army, take a look at this Uberti, Remington Old Army although most of us started with the Ruger Old Army. He can even 

convert his Ruger Old Army to a modern day .45LC with a cylinder kit so he has the best of both worlds.

 

While I'm not sure of prices anymore here's a couple on links...

 

Uberti      http://www.ubertireplicas.com/interno.php?idpaginaprincipale=5&idpagina=23&idarticolo=17

 

Ruger      http://www.chuckhawks.com/ruger_old_army_syn.htm

 

Ruger Conv Kit     http://www.kirstkonverter.com/shopcontent.asp?type=rugeroldarmy

 

Hope this helps

[Guest tangojuliet]

hmmmm well at that price you arent gonna get much really i mean you'll be able to get some brass frames but not anything to nice ...http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search/?N=5100201&Ne=5100201&Ntk=AllProducts&Ntt=black+powder&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products&WTz_st=SearchRefinements&form_state=searchForm&search=black+powder&searchTypeByFilter=AllProducts&x=0&0y=

[Garufa]

Those Cabela's/Pietta New Army pistols are very nice.  You can get one with an extra cylinder or starter kit for $250 and free shipping.

 

FYI, those are always on sale. 

[whiterx]

Thanks.  I really appreciate the help

[Sidinman]

You might try Dixie Gun Works in Union City.