ontarget
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OK. guys what about an 1862 police in .36 cal. ? Good gun or not ? I found one at a local shop and my wife said she would buy it for me for christmas. Should I go for it ?
1862 police ?
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rcflint
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There are two distinctly different 62 Police available. One is by Uberti, a 5-shot revolver, which, like the original, is on a Pocket frame, but rebated to 36 caliber similarly as the 1860 Army is rebated to 44. The other is by Pietta, simply a 6-shot shortened Navy, on the Navy frame.
If it is a Pietta, and of very recent manufacture, it is a good gun. If it's an Uberti, it should be a good gun, either one should be checked for condition.
If it is a Pietta, and of very recent manufacture, it is a good gun. If it's an Uberti, it should be a good gun, either one should be checked for condition.
Cabela's has the Pietta version of that model on sale for $269.99 W/free shipping. There are some hoops to jump through since you live in Michigan. You apparently have to order by phone rather than the Internet. I suppose when you call, they will explain what steps are needed for them to ship the gun.
You might want to compare price and manufacturer to the gun you are considering at your local shop.
Even if you don't order from Cabela's, there are 15 customer reviews you can browse on the website. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Black-Powder/Pistols|/pc/104792580/c/104701680/sc/104503680/1862-Army-Police-36-Caliber-Revolver/740535.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-black-powder-pistols%2F_%2FN-1100201%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104503680
You might want to compare price and manufacturer to the gun you are considering at your local shop.
Even if you don't order from Cabela's, there are 15 customer reviews you can browse on the website. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Black-Powder/Pistols|/pc/104792580/c/104701680/sc/104503680/1862-Army-Police-36-Caliber-Revolver/740535.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-black-powder-pistols%2F_%2FN-1100201%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104503680
rcflint has it correct. The originals were a 5 shot 36 caliber revolver built on the pocket frame. The new thing is just a short barreled 1861. Both are nice, one is more historically correct.
My Pocket Police.
My 1861s
There is a big difference in the way these feel in the hand and feel under recoil. The Pocket Police is a bit harder to hold and has recoil. The 61s are comfortable to handle and have little recoil. I like them both.
My Pocket Police.
My 1861s
There is a big difference in the way these feel in the hand and feel under recoil. The Pocket Police is a bit harder to hold and has recoil. The 61s are comfortable to handle and have little recoil. I like them both.
junkman_01
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Cabelas description is ridiculous for this revolver. I read the reviews and it's obvious that those responders don't know what they are talking about!
Here is their description....
1862 Army Police .36 Caliber Revolver
The 1862 Army Police .36 caliber revolver was originally designed for police use, and was a favorite sidearm and back-up gun of many officers during the Civil War.
Here is their description....
1862 Army Police .36 Caliber Revolver
The 1862 Army Police .36 caliber revolver was originally designed for police use, and was a favorite sidearm and back-up gun of many officers during the Civil War.
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Been carrying a 2nd Generation Colt 1862 for over 2 decades now. One of my favorite guns. Small enough to pack easy in the woods and is accurate enough with practice to take small game.
Jerry Meacham did the elephant ivory grips for me several years back.
Prior to getting my Colt, I had a Uberti 1862 which was also a great gun. My step son has it now.
Jerry Meacham did the elephant ivory grips for me several years back.
Prior to getting my Colt, I had a Uberti 1862 which was also a great gun. My step son has it now.
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I picked up a Uberti '62 Pocket Police this last summer. It's a nice little gun. The factory nipples were a waste though. I replaced the nipples with Treso bronze and she caps with CCI #11's now but not with any sort of capper. I just haven't found a capper that will fit into those little slots for the caps on a .36 Police yet. Fat fingering caps on takes a little longer but you get used to it. Also, the wedge thumbs in and out so it makes dis-assembly to cap no big deal.
madcratebuilder
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The pocket frame 62 Police is one of my favorite shooters, I think I have four or five of them. The newer Uberti's are very nice. I have a older ASM that's a very nice shooter, plus a few Colt 2nd gens.
ASM
Uberti with Giraffe bone grips.
Pocket Colt in .31
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Uberti with Giraffe bone grips.
Pocket Colt in .31
SC_Slowhand
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A beautiful little revolver....
Yesterday morning I was getting ready to go to work and the Postman rang my door bell. He was delivering my latest acquisition via Gun Broker. A Uberti Replica of an 1862 Police Revolver, ,36 Cal, I told my inner Child to back off, placed it on the couch and went to work. I got home last night and it was Christmas come early.
I have examined the 1862 and of course she is new in the box and in pristine shape. She is a real beauty. Uberti does a great job on these replicas and bears a closer resemblance to the originals than does Pietta.. For $241.00 I'm not complaining.
The 1862 Police was the last Cap n Ball that Colt Manufactured and when they ceased production in 1872 that was it. The cartridge revolvers came into play since S&W's Patient had ran out. So that was her place in history as far as the evolution of Colt’s Black Powder Revolvers. She was originally made by cutting the frame down on an 1849 Pocket Revolver or the Mini-Dragoon. They added the 5 Shot .36 Cal fluted cylinder and used the creeping rammer to make a rather interesting upgrade.
I doubt I will ever shoot this one. I built my Colt Black Powder Collection on a timeline thing from the Paterson to the 1862 Police. I'm on the wagon until after the New Year.
Yesterday morning I was getting ready to go to work and the Postman rang my door bell. He was delivering my latest acquisition via Gun Broker. A Uberti Replica of an 1862 Police Revolver, ,36 Cal, I told my inner Child to back off, placed it on the couch and went to work. I got home last night and it was Christmas come early.
I have examined the 1862 and of course she is new in the box and in pristine shape. She is a real beauty. Uberti does a great job on these replicas and bears a closer resemblance to the originals than does Pietta.. For $241.00 I'm not complaining.
The 1862 Police was the last Cap n Ball that Colt Manufactured and when they ceased production in 1872 that was it. The cartridge revolvers came into play since S&W's Patient had ran out. So that was her place in history as far as the evolution of Colt’s Black Powder Revolvers. She was originally made by cutting the frame down on an 1849 Pocket Revolver or the Mini-Dragoon. They added the 5 Shot .36 Cal fluted cylinder and used the creeping rammer to make a rather interesting upgrade.
I doubt I will ever shoot this one. I built my Colt Black Powder Collection on a timeline thing from the Paterson to the 1862 Police. I'm on the wagon until after the New Year.
junkman_01
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The real designation is New Model Police Pistol. It was actually introduced in 1861, but early Colt collectors dubbed it 1862. It's co-type is the Pocket Navy which those same early collectors dubbed 1853 Pocket Navy. Both guns, built on a modified .31 caliber Pocket model frame, were introduced in 1861. I reference this from R.L. Wilson's 'Colt Heritage'
Here's my Uberti Pocket Navy....
Here's my Uberti Pocket Navy....
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Get it. they are neat guns and very fun to shoot. Also cheaper to shoot then the larger guns.
Mine is a western Arms made by Uberti. mid 70's.
4 1/2" barrel. Uses no. 10 CCI caps which are a perfect tight fit.
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Mine is a western Arms made by Uberti. mid 70's.
4 1/2" barrel. Uses no. 10 CCI caps which are a perfect tight fit.
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SC_Slowhand
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The Real Name
http://asoac.org/bulletins/85_breslin_colt.pdf
John D. Breslin wrote an excellent article entitled:
Colts small frame .36 Caliber Percussion Pistols and "The Conventional Wisdom".
An examination of the Pistols by Collectors The "1862 Police" and the "Pocket Pocket Pistol of Navy Size Caliber."
Breslin contends that the "New Model Pocket Pistol of Navy Size Caliber" was not introduced until 1865. It was not co mingled with the "1862" Police".
Brreslin was a big fan of R. L. Wilson, as I am.
Just some more information on these little gals. I've got my replica and unless I run into a good deal on an original, she'll do.
http://asoac.org/bulletins/85_breslin_colt.pdf
John D. Breslin wrote an excellent article entitled:
Colts small frame .36 Caliber Percussion Pistols and "The Conventional Wisdom".
An examination of the Pistols by Collectors The "1862 Police" and the "Pocket Pocket Pistol of Navy Size Caliber."
Breslin contends that the "New Model Pocket Pistol of Navy Size Caliber" was not introduced until 1865. It was not co mingled with the "1862" Police".
Brreslin was a big fan of R. L. Wilson, as I am.
Just some more information on these little gals. I've got my replica and unless I run into a good deal on an original, she'll do.
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