I think I want an 1862 Pocket Navy

5whiskey said:

Just that, I have a hankering for a BP revolver that doesn´t weigh 3.5 pounds and won´t try and pull my belt/pants down. Plus a shorter barrel would be nice as the 7.5-8.5¨ barrel range gets in the way when you go to sit down. From my research, a pocket navy would be the trick. I think it would be a great C&B revolver to wear knocking around the yard and garden, and from what I see in comparison photos about the size of a Ruger SP frame. I see Taylor´s has an Uberti repro in stock, are there any others out there? Does anyone have one that would like to contribute their opinion?

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You will love it.

A ‘62 Police is a fine revolver.

They are the Chief’s Specials of the 19th century. Highly recommended.

5whiskey said:

Just that, I have a hankering for a BP revolver that doesn´t weigh 3.5 pounds and won´t try and pull my belt/pants down. Plus a shorter barrel would be nice as the 7.5-8.5¨ barrel range gets in the way when you go to sit down. From my research, a pocket navy would be the trick. I think it would be a great C&B revolver to wear knocking around the yard and garden, and from what I see in comparison photos about the size of a Ruger SP frame. I see Taylor´s has an Uberti repro in stock, are there any others out there? Does anyone have one that would like to contribute their opinion?

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I have a couple pair. They are the only 36 caliber c&b revolver with any recoil! I like that!




Kevin

I have a '62 Uberti Police, which I really like. However, it did require some tuning and different nipples to really work reliably. I'm quite happy with it now, but it was very discouraging at first, even though I knew it would probably need some "attention". My very first shot with the pistol was a "click".

If I had it to do over, I would have had it shipped directly to a revolver-tuner-smith, and then to me. Just be aware that the gun will probably, or very possibly not function well right out of the box. The extra expense of having it tuned is well worth it. You will have a revolver that is worth way more in every way.

But, it's now very reliable, and it is very accurate. I (sometimes)(well once) use mine as a small game survival pistol when out in the mountains, so those were both important requirements in my mind along with much lighter weight than my NMA or 1860. Also something with just enough power to discourage a wolf from getting too friendly. The pocket pistols won't hold much powder, but they will leave a mark! And take grouse, squirrel and rabbit just fine.

The fit finish and blue on the Uberti is most excellent. It's a real beauty of a pistola that's for sure.

The '62 Police is among my favorites, and I believe they may be the best design made. I have had terrible luck with them, though, usually finding that they need even more work than does the typical percussion revolver - my most recent Uberti was not actually a functional gun when it arrived.

Once they have been "fixed", though, they are wonderful guns.

I think that the reason that they need even more work than a larger revolver, is that they require more attention during manufacture, which they don't get. And that's just due to the smaller parts, I think. Harder to fit tiny parts?

Mike does not agree, but I don't think the small hammer, with much less mass, and the light main springs make for reliable setting off of the cap. Also I think that the light hammers are more prone to bounce-back, which opens up more chances for cap-jams. However, I know that Mike (Dragoon45) has forgotten more about these revolvers than I. With my pistol, hammer bounce-back was my biggest problem...aside from caps failing to fire. But now she's good. And a wonderful gun.

I like them too, just make sure to buy one factory new. Unfortunately it seems that Uberti quality is seriously suspect, so you'll be taking a gamble and therein lies another problem with them: you're pretty well stuck to buying them online and getting what you get as no retailers have them on their shelves to try before you buy and most of them have a no returns policy on black powder guns.

I try to get all my percussion revolvers from Cabela's or Bass Pro as their returns/exchanges is generally good, problem is they're all in on Pietta and for good reason: they work.

TTv2 said:

I try to get all my percussion revolvers from Cabela's or Bass Pro as their returns/exchanges is generally good, problem is they're all in on Pietta and for good reason: they work.

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The problem is Pietta doesn't sell police models. They sell full size navy models with short barrels and call them police.

hawg said:

The problem is Pietta doesn't sell police models. They sell full size navy models with short barrels and call them police.

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Yeah, it would be nice if Pietta would offer something in between the 63 Pocket and the 1851, 1858, 1860 models. I asked earlier this year for a Remington Police in .36, they said they're too busy right now.

I think they’re cuter than a bugs butt. Too small for me though… full size Navy’s are borderline. I make do with 5.5” 1860’s

Ugly Sauce said:

I think that the reason that they need even more work than a larger revolver, is that they require more attention during manufacture, which they don't get. And that's just due to the smaller parts, I think. Harder to fit tiny parts?

Mike does not agree, but I don't think the small hammer, with much less mass, and the light main springs make for reliable setting off of the cap. Also I think that the light hammers are more prone to bounce-back, which opens up more chances for cap-jams. However, I know that Mike (Dragoon45) has forgotten more about these revolvers than I. With my pistol, hammer bounce-back was my biggest problem...aside from caps failing to fire. But now she's good. And a wonderful gun.

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Mike "Goonerized" this Colt 2nd Gen. 1862 Navy for me and it's sweet.

woodnbow said:

I think they’re cuter than a bugs butt. Too small for me though… full size Navy’s are borderline. I make do with 5.5” 1860’s

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True, the '62 feels a bit too small and light in my hand, but I can shoot it accurately, it is accurate, and fits my needs as a carry a lot, shoot seldom side arm.

StrawHat said:

I have a couple pair. They are the only 36 caliber c&b revolver with any recoil! I like that!

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Dang it Strawhat, that's quite a line up.

Colt’s 2nd Gen Signature series pistols is a collectible item and should absolutely NOT be used as a regular shooter and should not be modified. Doing so will cause the collectors value to plummet. Uberti makes reproductions so you don’t have to shoot the ever more valuable Colt’s. Just saying.

JCooperfan1911 said:

Colt’s 2nd Gen Signature series pistols is a collectible item and should absolutely NOT be used as a regular shooter and should not be modified. Doing so will cause the collectors value to plummet. Uberti makes reproductions so you don’t have to shoot the ever more valuable Colt’s. Just saying.

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2nd gen are not signature pistols. 3rd gen are. None are really collectible, especially 3rd gens. 2nd gens were built from parts furnished by Uberti and finished in the Colt factory. Colt will letter them and they are considered to be real Colt's. 3rd gens were built from Uberti parts with some small parts made in the old Iver Johnson factory by Colt Black Powder Arms Co. CBPAC had no affiliation with Colt. They just bought the license to use the Colt name and logo. Colt will not letter them and they are not considered to be real Colt's.

Ugly Sauce said:

Dang it Strawhat, that's quite a line up.

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Thanks.

There are a few more and some have gone on to be cared for by others.

Kevin

after you all get done buying your C&B revolvers, get the book " Making The Skin Cartridge "... on amazon books right now...

I hope you have not been discouraged from obtaining a "pocket" Navy or "Police". Unless mine is a fluke, you won't be disappointed with the accuracy. "C.B. wad" refers to "cardboard wad". Best accuracy with my Uberti is with 4fg.

The .36 round ball hits all out of proportion to its modest size.

It will ANCHOR the threat if YOU can do your part.

I own one, Uberti, set up by that fellow in Georgia. I’ve shot it maybe three times. Fine looking little piece, shoots fine but for me and my oversized hands just too small plus I don’t gravitate to the 36’s preferring the 44’s.

hawg said:

2nd gen are not signature pistols. 3rd gen are. None are really collectible, especially 3rd gens. 2nd gens were built from parts furnished by Uberti and finished in the Colt factory. Colt will letter them and they are considered to be real Colt's. 3rd gens were built from Uberti parts with some small parts made in the old Iver Johnson factory by Colt Black Powder Arms Co. CBPAC had no affiliation with Colt. They just bought the license to use the Colt name and logo. Colt will not letter them and they are not considered to be real Colt's.

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Dang it. Them future collectors is gonna lose them some future money. !!!

Ugly Sauce said:

Dang it. Them future collectors is gonna lose them some future money. !!!

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Every single one I have collected is worth more than I paid for it. Besides, not my problem… they can be passed down to my kids, grand and great grandkids. Disposal is their problem.