[VOA]

Imagine the astonished looks on inner-city would-be muggers when you pull out your 1851 Navy Colt.

Just my personal choice...a pair of Colt Walker pistols.
Or that monster LeBel (sp?) revolver that I think was favored by Confederates.
I know little about it but I think it had something like a seven or eigth round cylinder
in something substantial like .44, and a single shot min-cannon (my term) of something
like .69 caliber slung under the main barrel.

But I'd suggest a cold winter night...trying to conceal even on of these puppies
on one's person (not advocating illegal acts!) would be a challenge.

[Shooter 2.5]

You're thinking about the LeMat revolver. I have a Walker and the frustrating thing about is that the loading handle falls down with every shot. You're better off with a pair of 1st Model Dragoons.