Many of us have enjoyed using the archaic word "lustrum" on this forum.  As most of you know, a lustrum is a period of five years and it dates back to the 5-year census in ancient Rome.  It may have gained popularity here from its use in the John Wayne movie Rooster Cogburn.

I don't know much Latin, but "lustrum" is a singular neuter word.  When a word with the "um" ending is made plural, it should end with an "a", so more than one lustrum is "lustra", not "lustrums" (although through popular misuse it has become somewhat acceptable).  I try not be too pedantic, but I find myself wanting to correct it when I see "lustrums".  I want to say... OK, I often say out loud, "lustra"!  On the other hand, some years ago when the agency where I worked chose the Ford Taurus as a part of their fleet of vehicles, I kept referring to them collectively as "tauri", so I recognize that I'm a little strange. 

Griff

I passed up shooting matches when COVID-19 hit. Then, one club I used to shoot at, that was "only" 67 miles from the house, moved further away, leaving one club which is also 67 miles. Then, it got so danged hot, that it wasn't fun until the cooler weather. But, by that time, I've developed arthritis in my right shoulder and thumb, and if I shoot shotgun, it will have to be from the hip! And not even sure about .44-40 rifle from the shoulder. My M1860 Henry, in the same caliber is too muzzle heavy for my back, and I'm probably looking to sell it. Hell gettin' old. So the ol' Trailrider may have ridden his last shooting tail.      I'll still stick around the campfire...as long as my typing fingers can handle the keyboard.
Ride easy, Pards, but stay alert!
Your obedient servant,
Trailrider

very nice find!

Very nice find! Congratulations.

Very nice condition.  Lucky find and pricing, too.

Keep us informed as you continue to work with it and fire it.

Daughter is going to be here soon.  Another day of "need to be's"  SD got a lot of stuff out yesterday. 

Tried to get a photo of bore with phone......

New to me.....Original 1861 Navy R-M conversion, 38 CF.....serial places it originally being made as a percussion gun in 1868, and it places it in the numbers that were in Colt's inventory that were converted and sold on civilian market.

Bore is SHINEY!!!! chambers are un blemished, smooth patina overall, mechanically sound, good tight lock up.....best part, it's the real deal, and I paid less than what an improper Uberti would cost!!
    

Morning folks, slept in today, only gonna get to 65 today with heavy rain from the Gulf Storm effects. Supposed to get anywhere fro 2-8" before it spends itself here. Anyway, my goal for today is to stay inside, stay dry and drink coffee. Y'all be careful.

I carried a Cold Steel Skean Dhu for 17 years as my "Get off me knife" when I was working. Clan MacQuarrie here, "The Red Tartaned Army".