“.....black powder replicas of pre-1899 revolvers and therefore exempt as a firearm.”
I didn’t know that.... now I need one.
“.....black powder replicas of pre-1899 revolvers and therefore exempt as a firearm.”
Except in Illionois. A few years ago, about 2007, Illinois changed the law to bring these antique and antique replica blackpowder firearms under Illinois authority and requires a FOID card to possess.
“.....black powder replicas of pre-1899 revolvers and therefore exempt as a firearm.”
“I didn’t know that.... now I need one.”
Try to find a Ruger “Old Army”. It is a beefed-up version of an 1858 Remington. They are sturdy, accurate and powerful, particularly when stoked with conical bullets.