These are meant to be GAF classes at a GAF only match, like a regional or National Muster. GAF classes are Rifle based, not handgun as per SASS and NCOWs. Mode of hangun operation is considered irrelivant based on the use of one gun and reloading.
Repeating weapons in Milspec classes are limited to an initial load of no more than 5 rounds. Reloads are unlimited. Scout classes have no magazine limitations. All weapons start with empty chambers.
Much of this is based on the concepts as put forth in the GAF Battle Rifle Standards. These are all 2 gun (rifle and pistol) unless specificaly stated. Please review the GAF Battle Rifle Standards page.
Handguns shall be Milspec, or of demonstrated military usage, related in period to the rifle used. "Scout" classes are restricted to single action revolvers.
Those wishing to use cap & ball revolvers may use more than one revolver/cylinder, but will have to cap on the clock in liu of reloading.
All calibers in the Milspec class will be milspec, with case by case exemptions granted. (Example: a properly outfitted Winchester 95 carbine in 30-06 may be accepted in liu of the Milspec .30 US caliber)
Rifle calibers will use all lead bullets of no more than 405 grains weight and at no more than 1400 fps. Calibers greater than .501 may use up to a 480 grain bullet. Gas checks may be used at the Match Director's discretion on rifle calibers of .32 or less. (Call Ahead!) Hangun calibers will use all lead bullets at no more than 1000 fps. (Further requirements for minimum pistol loadings are under discussion and may be implimented should need be.)
Handgun calibers in "Scout" classes ( Scout, Buffalo Scout and Forager Scout) will have a minmum bore diameter of .357.
Spencers and Winchester 1895s are considered "repeaters," not lever actions. Lever actions utilize underbarrel magazines.
1-Milspec Repeating Rifle, smokeless powder.
2-Milspec Repeating Rifle, black powder.
(combine if numbers warrent)
3-Milspec Single Shot, smokeless powder.
4-Milspec Single Shot, black powder.
(Combine if numbers warrent)
5-Militia - Militia-Lever action and/or civilian spec repeaters, rifle calibers.
6-Scout - Lever action, pistol calibers, single action revolvers.
7-Staff Officer - Handgun only, milspec or of documented military use in the Victorian era. - No loading aids.
8-Infantry - Milspec rifle only.
9-Buffalo Scout - Single shot hunting rifles (no ejectors), single action revolver.
10-Forager Scout - Single shot (ejectors allowed) double barrel (No ejectors) or lever action shotgun, single action revolver.
Note the reference to "handguns", not single action revolvers. Handguns should be related in PERIOD to the rifle used in the milspec classes thus giving a great deal of flexibility. Milspec classes will be shot in accordance with GAF Battle Rifle Standards.
Classes may be combined at the Match Director's discretion should numbers warrent. Any class may be devided by powder type should numbers warrent.