How accurate a percussion revolver is? - Uberti 1861 Navy .36 Ransom Rest test
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Have you ever wondered what accuarcy an open top percussion revolver reproduction is capable of today? Capandball tests an Uberti 1861 Navy .36 Colt reproduction in Ransom Rest to show you the secrets of capandball revolver accuracy.
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