Uberti 1860 Army ( Civilian )

ClemBert · Mar 25, 2019

RWMC said:
View attachment 832748 View attachment 832749 View attachment 832750 View attachment 832751 View attachment 832752 View attachment 832753 Well, I got bit by the black powder revolver bug again today while at the local gun show.

The collector had an 1860 Army Civilian .44 made by Uberti in 1979 ( AE). This particular piece has the full length cylinder flutes and a brass backstrap. The grip is not cut for the shoulder stock, nor are there the shoulder stock screws in the sides of the frame.

There is no importer name on the revolver, only that of "A. Uberti & C. Gardone V.T. Italy" on the top of the barrel, and "A. Uberti & C. Italy on the left side of the frame.

There was no box with the revolver. I believe the revolver may have been fired at one time, but it was properly cleaned and taken care of.

Since the price was right, ( $230 ) I brought it home from the gun show and I am looking forward to seeing how it shoots.

Love the full flutes....wish there had existed a half flute version but it's fantasy.

Tommygunn · Mar 25, 2019

ClemBert said:
Love the full flutes....wish there had existed a half flute version but it's fantasy.

Actually Colt offered a 1860 with half-flutes, like on the S. A. A., but it was only offered on special order. I used to think the Pieta half flute 1860 was fantasy, but I obtained a book published circa 1947 with a photo of one.
I don't believe very many were made.

ClemBert · Mar 25, 2019

I know you can get a Pietta with half flutes but like you I thought it was fantasy. If you can scan that photo and article and post it we'd all appreciate it.

expat_alaska · Mar 26, 2019

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/798321684

44 Dave · Mar 26, 2019

expat_alaska said:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/798321684

I have a pair of Uberti 1860 1/2 fluted build date 1969

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