That’s an Uberti... wouldn’t it be something if they discovered a bunch of frames and barrels hidden in storage somewhere? I’m an Uberti fanboy of course but that’s just a really cool adaptation of the pinnacle of percussion revolver development...
I’ve got a spare 1860... might have to hand it off to the local smith and see if he could duplicate it sans the ears and bolt at the frame. I wouldn’t even need fully adjustable sights. A dovetail front that could be filed down for elevation...
Well, of course, how to mount it would depend on how well it fits the barrel....
I’m waiting on the rib and I will get back to you when I see it... btw, one of my 1860’s has visible dimples in the bottom of the bore exactly over the loading lever holes, obviously someone was overzealous that day, have you seen those in other Replicas?
Good points. For me it’s an interesting project for one. And I do think there are other advantages to the sights. I am a fair to middling good shot. I agree that the Colts are as accurate as any of the other cap and ball revolvers but the sights are small, tiny in fact and while it wasn’t an issue when I started shooting them, it surely is today 50 years on... I can hit nearly as well as I did back then but it takes more time, and if the light isn’t right it’s really tough. With such a sight rib I could use a larger notch and post. Something closer to the sights on a modern defensive pistol. I think I will like that a lot!
Doesn’t surprise me! Nothing does anymore from Italy....
Jim those proofs all look Belgian to me.....
Woodnbow, just saw your comment about the " dimples "in the bottom of the bore directly over the loading lever holes. I have seen evidence of this in more than a few 60 Armies. I'm referring to brand new, unfired guns as well. Some were barely visible and you had to look down the bore to catch the light just right and the " dimples " showed up as almost shadows, but were definately discernible and always in that same location. In the new guns I chalked that up to the manufacturing process, but don't know for sure. As a matter of interest, I have not seen any evidence of these "dimples" in 61 Navies which have the same type of loading lever. Could be the barrel is thicker in this area since a smaller caliber? Interesting observation that I've not seen anyone mention before.
I’ve given them a workout with .456-7 round ball and conical bullets. No problem so far Jim!
Thanks, Expat Alaska. As mentioned, I have noticed this condition for many years and wondered why it never was discussed in regard to 60 Armies. The information from William B Edwards book can finally answer my question!
Much Appreciated!
