You've got a pretty good hold on the history of US Military handguns in the late 1800's. Those were a time of rapid change, but the basics of some kind of S/A cartridge revolver, then a D/A cartridge revolver, a couple of experiments with semi-auto's before finally settling on the 1911 covers the basics. I've got the same revolver you have, except mine is in "blue." Mine also has an UGLY "warning" on the right side of the barrel that just detracts from the look of look of the gun. That doesn't seem to have been on your gun, or at least I didn't see it, and you didn't mention it. I've found a black sharpie marker covers it on the "blue" pretty well. It's still ugly, but it's better than the warning. I've got several of these "replica BB guns" now. While I have fired the Colt a few times, for me they're mostly non-firing replica's of actual guns I've wanted, but never owned for one reason or the other. They might not be the "real thing" but they're not bad. I just wish something like these had been available when I was a kid prowling around the woods and waters of central Virginia in the 50's and 60's. Good video. I wish you luck with your future productions.
being an affectionate lover of pistols in my elder years, I have a few but I must have been bonkers not to have this American Beauty. Sorted next month with my WD pension
I bought the same yesterday I got pellets and BBs. Obviously I got the bb version but the hole allows pellets too. Should I try or not? And one more question did you have any issues with the gun?
@@MAD-UL honestly I’ve never tried so couldn’t advise either way. Can I just ask out of interest, if you wanted to shoot pellets, why not buy the pellet version?
Were can I get one in a pack deal an one that has co2 an your gun an bbs an shells an ready 2 go in .177. Let me no but I want one that shoots BB an pellets
I’d look at the Crosman Sheridan Cowboy. It’s a replica of the Remington 1875. Comes with 6 pellet shells and 6 bb shells. Not exactly like the Colt SAA but a similar type of pistol and has nickel finish with fake ivory grips too. You’ll have to buy co2 and ammo separately though I think.
@@airgunreplicas77 Yes they are a great working copy. There is a video out there that addresses a mod to those white plastic grips {if interested?] This person has transformed those plastic grips into realistic looking ivory bone grips using, brown leather dye and, a pin to scratch marks on the grips and rub on the brown leather dye. The results are amazing.
I'd have to say no mate. This is a 4.5mm bb pistol. I'd only recommend a pellet pistol for vermin, and only small vermin at that. I think you'd be better off with a non-replica along the lines of the Crosman 2240 in .22 cal but I'm not an expert as I'm a plinker rather than a hunter. I just don't think the Colt would have enough power for a clean/humane dispatch. I can't comment on the pellet version though as I've never had my hands on one.
You've got a pretty good hold on the history of US Military handguns in the late 1800's. Those were a time of rapid change, but the basics of some kind of S/A cartridge revolver, then a D/A cartridge revolver, a couple of experiments with semi-auto's before finally settling on the 1911 covers the basics.
I've got the same revolver you have, except mine is in "blue." Mine also has an UGLY "warning" on the right side of the barrel that just detracts from the look of look of the gun. That doesn't seem to have been on your gun, or at least I didn't see it, and you didn't mention it. I've found a black sharpie marker covers it on the "blue" pretty well. It's still ugly, but it's better than the warning.
I've got several of these "replica BB guns" now. While I have fired the Colt a few times, for me they're mostly non-firing replica's of actual guns I've wanted, but never owned for one reason or the other. They might not be the "real thing" but they're not bad. I just wish something like these had been available when I was a kid prowling around the woods and waters of central Virginia in the 50's and 60's.
Good video. I wish you luck with your future productions.
That’s great to hear, thanks. I think a lot of us are reliving our childhoods with these lovely replicas. Best wishes from across the pond!
Nice vídeo amigo , i want the pellet vertion looks good , Best regards From Cancún mexico
Yeah I’d like a pellet one in the ‘antique’ finish.
being an affectionate lover of pistols in my elder years, I have a few but I must have been bonkers not to have this American Beauty. Sorted next month with my WD pension
I really wish the handles are made as well as the Dan Wesson 715.
Are you gonna review the umarex usp?
Yeah it’s definitely on the list! Once I can get my hands on the more recent blowback version I’ll put a review up.
Video on the USP is live now.
I bought the same yesterday I got pellets and BBs. Obviously I got the bb version but the hole allows pellets too. Should I try or not? And one more question did you have any issues with the gun?
Never had an issue. I’m not sure how the pellets will perform without the rifled barrel but would be interested to hear your results.
@@airgunreplicas77 okay thanks mate! Before I try with pellets I will be more informed about that cause I don’t want to cause damage to my weapon.
@@MAD-UL the damage usually happens when you use bb’s in a rifled barrel. The bb’s can strip the rifling.
@@airgunreplicas77 so no worries in the bb version right? Cause I got little anxious when I read that BBs cause damage to the weapon
@@MAD-UL honestly I’ve never tried so couldn’t advise either way. Can I just ask out of interest, if you wanted to shoot pellets, why not buy the pellet version?
Were can I get one in a pack deal an one that has co2 an your gun an bbs an shells an ready 2 go in .177. Let me no but I want one that shoots BB an pellets
I’d look at the Crosman Sheridan Cowboy. It’s a replica of the Remington 1875. Comes with 6 pellet shells and 6 bb shells. Not exactly like the Colt SAA but a similar type of pistol and has nickel finish with fake ivory grips too. You’ll have to buy co2 and ammo separately though I think.
@@airgunreplicas77 no thanks I want the colt peace makeer with co2 an all .177 only man
@@jodyholcomb1990 ok, up to you then. Hope you find what you’re looking for.
@@airgunreplicas77 yeah I want the one in pick man the one u are showing with white grips
The real Colt SAA has 4 clicks. Each click spelling out the letters ... C.O.L.T. This umarex bb & pellet version has 3 pull back clicks.
Good info, cheers John! I guess the three clicks spell out Rep Li Ca…😀
@@airgunreplicas77 Could well Maybe? 🙂 but, what a fine working replica model by umarex.
@@Johnsmith-tf5rd yeah they’re great aren’t they?
@@airgunreplicas77 Yes they are a great working copy. There is a video out there that addresses a mod to those white plastic grips {if interested?] This person has transformed those plastic grips into realistic looking ivory bone grips using, brown leather dye and, a pin to scratch marks on the grips and rub on the brown leather dye. The results are amazing.
@@Johnsmith-tf5rd I’ll check it out, thanks.
I would comment, but anything I would say would probably be wrong.
Is this gun strong? Can it kill vermins?
I'd have to say no mate. This is a 4.5mm bb pistol. I'd only recommend a pellet pistol for vermin, and only small vermin at that. I think you'd be better off with a non-replica along the lines of the Crosman 2240 in .22 cal but I'm not an expert as I'm a plinker rather than a hunter. I just don't think the Colt would have enough power for a clean/humane dispatch. I can't comment on the pellet version though as I've never had my hands on one.
@zlobert9877......Regular vermins yes, super vermins...no....😂