| Crosman Model 1861 Shilo | |
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Remington 1861 New
Army (44 cal) |
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Info: Manufacturer/Model: Crosman Model 1861Shilo Replica Of: Remington Model 1861 Army Revolver (44 cal) Made In: USA Caliber/Ammunition/Feed: 177, lead pellet, 6-shot revolver Air Source: CO2, 12 g Powerlet Accessories: None Recommended Pellet or BB: Crosman Premier Super Match Weight (lb)/Length (in): 1.8, 12.25 Body Material/Finish/Grips: metal, black, plastic Barrel Length (in)/Material/Rifled: 6.75, steel, yes Trigger Action: SA Trigger Pull (lbs)/Adjustable: 4.8 (SA), no Sights (front/rear): fixed, fixed Velocity (fps): 350 (pellets) Sound Level (dB): 96 Thickness of Pellet Holder (in): N/A Manufactured Dates: 1981 - 1983 Condition/Manual/Box: 95%, yes, yes Serial Number: 584213000 |
Comments:
This was the last of the
Western six-guns produced by Crosman. By the 1980's, interest in
the old Western guns had waned while interest in modern
semi-autos and revolvers was on the upswing. With the Model
1861, Crosman finally figured out how to make a reliable CO2
holding/piercing system for their six-guns. Also, this gun was
designed to shoot both lead pellets and steel BBs and included a
cross-block safety (the only Crosman Western model to include
this type of safety). While this gun is fun to shoot, it lacks
the fine balance of the earlier Crosman six-guns. It is the most
accurate of all the Crosman six-guns. This specimen
is in near mint condition with the original box and owner's manual.
Performance:
Measurements were made on 8/03/06 at
a temperature of 86 ºF and 14' elevation. A ten shot string was
fired from a bench rest at 15' using Crosman Premier Super Match
pellets (7.9 gr). The highest velocity measured was 363 fps, the lowest was
306 fps (average of the 10-shot string was 336 fps). A six shot
string fired with open sights grouped at 0.47". Click the
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Loading Pellets: This pistol can also fire BBs, but it is not recommended. Pellets are loaded into the non-removable cylinder. |
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