[StrawHat]

All this talk about the Pocket Police (M1862 etc)

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=483443

has me wanting to add another one to the group. Anyone have one available? Looking for the 5 shot, round barrel, version not the cut down 1861.

Thanks

[madcratebuilder]

I was just looking at pocket Colts at Gunbroker. The 2nd gens have gone crazy price wise, $800+ for the un-cased version. Didn't see any replica 62 police listed.

I have five Colt pocket frames and two replicas. The replicas are a Uberti Baby dragoon that needed much work out of the box and a ASM 62 police. I'm impressed with the ASM, great fit and finish, all the proof marks and manufacturers marking are on the bottom of the frame. The barrel and sides of the frame are not molested like so many Italian revolvers are.

This is a 2nd gen Colt set.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d37/madcratebuilder/policepocket01.jpg

The ASM
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d37/madcratebuilder/PocketPolice01.jpg

I have put a half box of rb through this one and enjoy shooting it, really like all the pocket frame guns. The 62 Navy is another good one. It is a scaled down 51 Navy, octagon barrel and stepped frame.

[depcon3]

I was looking at Gunsamerica this morning and found a couple of Pocket Police guns for sale. They ranged from $250 to over $300 depending on New In Box or used.

If you search under Uberti Percussion guns you should find them but they also can show up under Cimarron pistols and other categories as well.

Good luck!!

[zimmerstutzen]

I have an Uberti pocket police. I really like the balance and feel. I actually got it so my daughter could shoot with me when O fire my Ruger old Army. I like to shoot it, but cap fragments falling into and blocking the mechanical works is a PIA.

[StrawHat]

Thanks for the ideas about the auctions and such, I was hoping someone on the forum had one that needed a new home.

I should clean these up for a new photo but here are my Pocket Navies

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc194/StrawHat/PocketNavies005Small.jpg

And the Pocket Police I am trying to match

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc194/StrawHat/IMGP1438.jpg

It is also in need of a good vlean and wax but it spends a lot of time with me out and about.

[madcratebuilder]

Those look pretty handsome to me. Who made those Navies? I made need a second one.

[PRM]

They are habit forming - I bought the Second Generation Colts, figured over a life time of owning and shooting them the cost difference was negligible.

Jerry Meacham did my Ivory.

[depcon3]

PRM,

Those Colts are just beautiful. The ivory tops it all off wonderfully! They are indeed a treasure to be enjoyed over a lifetime and then passed on to others who will appreciate them for what they are: History in the hand.

:D

[DoubleDeuce 1]

Take a look at The Possibles Shop. I picked up two Uberti Pocket Police revolvers from them. The fit and finish is great. The Pocket Police is a fun and accurate shooter.:cool:

[StrawHat]

madcratebuilder Those look pretty handsome to me. Who made those Navies?

MCB,

The bottom Navy in my photo of the two is made by Uberti and imported by Navy Arms. Stamped all over the barrel with the Navy Arms name, address and typical warnings. It was built in 1977 and purchased the same year.

The top revolver is a bit of a mystery as what markings there are, are quite faint. I see nothing to indicate who made it but under the lever is the "black powder only" warning, in lettering I believe was used by Uberti. The date stamp is faint enough I can only make out the first letter "B" so it was made sometime in the 90s. I got this one in Prescott Arizona back in 2005 or so. The Pocket Police is stamped Uberti and was built in 1988. It was acquired along with the Pocket Navy in Arizona.

The stag grips were made and fitted by me. I like smooth stag, it has a good feel in my hand.

[Allison]

Acquired a Uberti pocket Navy this summer.
Probably the most well made and tightest revolver
I own. Only problem I seem to have is that, when
fired, the hammer seems to be getting blown back
and the cap winds up down deep in front of the hammer.
The mainspring doesn't seem to be all that strong
which may be the problem or I'm also thinking that
the flash hole in the nipples may be too large. Anyone
have an opinion on this?
I'd really like to see Uberti or Pietta make the .31
Hartford. Seems like they could just lengthen the
barrel on one of their existing .31 models. I tried the
Palmetto version and had a really bad time with it.

[jcowan]

I have a cva 1862 pocket police brass frame, it is in great shape, no scratches or drag marks the brass is shiny and the blueing is beautiful. I also have the asm pocket navy in very good shape. I would like to get $300. for both.

[Allison]

jcowan....Can you post photos? Are they both .36 cal.?
Thanks.

[jcowan]

They are both 36. I do not know how to post pictures but if you pm I can e-mail them.

[grey8833]

Allison:

Try installing some #11 ampco nipples. I had the same problem with the Uberti #10 nipples that came standard. Hammer bounce. The ampcos last longer and frankly look better.

Mike F

[Allison]

grey8833---Thanks so much for the info. I wasn't aware of Ampco nipples.
This will save me trying to change out the mainspring. I can also add
"hammer bounce" to my BP vocabulary. Never heard the term before.
Do you know if there is an optimum flash hole size? I may change out
the nipples on all my guns.

Thanks again....Al

[scrat]

Dosent Cabelas have them. May want to check there. HOld offff one more month though. the christmas sales at cabelas are usually pretty good.

[madcratebuilder]

Acquired a Uberti pocket Navy this summer.
Probably the most well made and tightest revolver
I own. Only problem I seem to have is that, when
fired, the hammer seems to be getting blown back
and the cap winds up down deep in front of the hammer.
The mainspring doesn't seem to be all that strong
which may be the problem or I'm also thinking that
the flash hole in the nipples may be too large. Anyone
have an opinion on this?
I'd really like to see Uberti or Pietta make the .31
Hartford. Seems like they could just lengthen the
barrel on one of their existing .31 models. I tried the
Palmetto version and had a really bad time with it.
Try putting a thick piece of leather between the hammer spring and the back of the trigger guard just above the hammer spring screw. It well act as a wedge and can increase hammer tension.
If you think the nipple holes are to large your are probably right. Large holes well cause hammer blow back, coupled with a weak hammer spring it may be the problem with the cap jams.

[grey8833]

Allison:

Track of the Wolf carries ampco nipples. And yes there is an optimal size for the nipple hole - small :D, no, really, the standard nipple from Uberti is a steel nipple, #10 size cap, they burn out fast and the one that comes with the gun has too large a hole in it to boot > the gas back pressure from the BP going off vents though the larger than good for you hole in the nipple. I like the ampco because it comes as a #11 size cap (bigger) and lasts a lot longer - made of a tough bronze of some sort.

Also check out the clearance on the back of the hammer, where the roller is, mine was bumping into the brass back strap (five minutes and a small file fixed that). But the odds are that the hammer bouncing (blowing) back is the nipple. I love my Police, but I also did some gun smithing on it before it behaved like I wanted.

Mike F

[BHP FAN]

Some folks will use a small drill bit or jewelers file in the nipple opening to ''clear'' it out,not realizing that the interior hole has to be smaller to create the ''venturi'' effect necessary for reliable ignition....