Did you know that General Custer carried...

harmoniums

An RIC revolver (1st model) when the injuns cut him down at little big horn?
I tells ya, us micks be getting everywhere!

it looked like this:

deerhunter1

harmoniums wrote: »

An RIC revolver (1st model) when the injuns cut him down at little big horn?
I tells ya, us micks be getting everywhere!

it looked like this:

I was there:)

Grizzly 45

Didnt do ol Custer much good though in the end.
Us Limerick lot get in everywhere as well.:D
Garryowen:D:D.

On a bit of an aside...Read somwhere recently,that in the USA ,those who win the Congressional Medal of Honour.They are former Irish or of Irish ancestory,and in that group the highest winners of the CMH are either from, or were from Limerick city and county,or had ancestors from the city or county!!:eek::eek:

deeksofdoom

harmoniums wrote: »

An RIC revolver (1st model) when the injuns cut him down at little big horn?
I tells ya, us micks be getting everywhere!

it looked like this:

I'll bet he was sorry he didn't have a Colt!:D

rowa

i believe they were presented to him by lord berkeley in 1869 , probabily a cased pair, there have been searches for the guns he had but they have never been found,

harmoniums

rowa wrote: »

i believe they were presented to him by lord berkeley in 1869 , probabily a cased pair, there have been searches for the guns he had but they have never been found,

correct, though he gave one to Custers Brother, they were hunting guides for the lord

harmoniums

deeksofdoom wrote: »

I'll bet he was sorry he didn't have a Colt!:D

no real advantage with the Colt,SAA, if anything, it lacking double action may have made for more inaccurate fire as opposed to the RIC in D/A

Grizzly 45

deeksofdoom wrote: »

I'll bet he was sorry he didn't have a Colt!:D

Bet he was even more sorrier that he left his Gatling guns behind and didnt obey his orders in the 1st place!!:rolleyes::D.

marlin vs

A little bit more information.

The success of the world famous Webley firearms company was in no small part due to the existence of the RIC. In 1867, Philip Webley launched a new compact revolver design, which was to achieve recognition throughout the world and remain in production for more than 60 years. Webley secured a contract to supply his weapon to the RIC in January 1868, a stroke of good fortune which ensured the financial success of the company, and established it as the foremost supplier of personal firearms to the Government and Colonial Forces for years to come.
For more information on Webley revolvers and references,

The revolver was of the 'solid frame' variety, a sturdy and heavy piece. Most commonly found in .450 and .455 calibre, it was designated the 'Royal Irish Constabulary Pattern', and was stamped with the letters R.I.C. on the frame, along with the Webley logo and patent number.

A Webley 'New Model' First pattern RIC revolver, this example with Serial No 36129




In September 1869, Lord Berkeley presented a pair of RIC Model revolvers to Brevet Major General (Volunteers) George A Custer, Lt Col 7th US Cavalry Regt. General Custer was to die at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, defeated by the combined forces of the Sioux, Arapaho and Cheyenne Nations in June 1876.
The solid frame pattern revolver saw service in the RIC for many years, but was gradually replaced by the new and improved 'hinged frame' Webley revolver from 1890 onwards.
The first revolvers issued was the No 1 (First Pattern), .450 calibre issued to the RIC (up to serial number 17538); thereafter the slightly improved 'New Model was issued from circa 1881.

harmoniums

here's one of mine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orEQKjF5FDk

marlin vs

Very nice, lucky you.:D