Age, When you said 44-40, I could have hit myself in the side of the head. It became clear. You do realize that I am now going to learn about 44's?. The black powder era ones. Thanks for the kick in the butt. As all the guys say " educate , read, buy the reference books! ) As for the 49's, only one truly shot straight. Three made good groups at 15 yds. One was tight and excellent to 25. All were straight though. The three were traded out to a guy talking on a cell phone for a C-96, with matching stock/ holster. I shot it for a couple of years and then ruined it with a hot load of ammo. Bent the bolt badly. I then wen't to a show and traded it to another guy on a cell phone. It was the third time I tried to talk to him (he was very aloof) I pointed to two pistols and he waved acceptance and shook my hand. I walked away with 300% bargining position. If he reads this post he now has just broke even. Back to your gun, I did not realize it was new. If it groups then it has settled down. My lesson learned is stay of the phone and read the posts more carefuly. I felt like a crook, but I did wait at least an hour and a half to talk to him about the trade. Walking round and round with a Lady with me. She said he looked squirlley(SP) and not to worry about it.
