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[CraigC]

Roger that. I assumed that all the short barreled large frame models were typically referred to as "Sheriff's models". Like my 5½" Pietta 1860.

 

[Old Fuff]

I assumed that all the short barreled large frame models were typically referred to as "Sheriff's models".

During the 19th century they apparently didn't have a specific name. "Sheriff Model" and "Storekeepers Model" names are fairly recent, and were made up by Colt researchers/collectors. One Morman, who had a cut-down 1860 Army refered to it as his "Avenging Angel."

Some original SAA "Sheriff Models" are being auctioned starting on Oct 1st. I'll see if I can add a link.

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[Crawdad1]

I just can't understand that. They come up with a conversion cylinder for the 49 Pocket but not for the 62 Police. You would think they would be developed at the same time. Beats the heck out of me. Now watch, as soon as I buy a 49 Pocket with its conversion cylinder that's when they'll release their NEW conversion cylinder for the 62 Pocket Police!! It happens to me all of the time.

 

[pghrich]

Hello Blue Brick, no its not magnetic, i believe its brass, but even the inside of the grips is coated, the coating is said to be silver but i really think its not, it sure is pretty and stays shiney with very little maintanence, and so far mine is still perfect, pghrich

 

[Blue Brick]

Hello Blue Brick, no its not magnetic, i believe its brass, but even the inside of the grips is coated, the coating is said to be silver but i really think its not, it sure is pretty and stays shiney with very little maintanence, and so far mine is still perfect, pghrich

Thanks.

 

[unknwn]

"....I think I should get something that has a little more strength. Does the Civilian model really use silver plated brass or is it just nickel plated steel? Is it magnetic?..."

Blue Brick, if your trying to find that "real steel" triggerguard & backstrap, the "London" model Piettas have steel t/guard & b/strap.
I received my .44 London from Cabelas last week and checked the parts w/ a magnet. They might only have a shiny black finish to them but the steel parts have a '51 profile and would take a chrome plate real nice if you have a mind for that too.

 

[pghrich]

Hello, blue brick, the frame of the civilian is indeed STEEL fake case hardened, ite the trigger guard and backstrap thats not, its very strong indeed, rich

 

[AJumbo]

Hmmm.... stock 1860....... Bisley hammer.

 

[savit260]

While not a Bisley hammer, it's the same type of idea.

Falls nicely under the thumb..

 

[CraigC]

Nice!

 

[Blue Brick]

Blue Brick, if your trying to find that "real steel" triggerguard & backstrap, the "London" model Piettas have steel t/guard & b/strap.
I received my .44 London from Cabelas last week and checked the parts w/ a magnet.

Hello, blue brick, the frame of the civilian is indeed STEEL fake case hardened, ite the trigger guard and backstrap thats not, its very strong indeed, rich

At 1st I was considering steel (grips/trigger guard) for it, but by the time I posted this thread, I had changed my mind to brass because I think brass might be a little more resistant to corrosion from body oils.

Plus I want an 1851 in 44 cal and the London 1851 model is only in 36 cal.

 

[mykeal]

I think brass might be a little more resistant to corrosion from body oils.

I don't think so.

Besides, keeping the gun clean and oiled mitigates that.