I am a true newbie. I am a retired Police Sergeant and have been an avid shooter and advocate for the 2nd Amendment. I had been researching the guns of the New York City Police Department and I am now interested in the Colt 1862 Police New York Metropolitan. Keep in mind that a week ago I new nothing about Black Powder. I have spent a lot of time this week learning about it ( mostly from this site) and now I have to have one. I would like to find a replica of the NYM but for now I am going to order a Uberti. From what I can find I think that the only difference was a nickel,or some other silver plate, trigger guard and back strap. If anyone has any information I would greatly appreciate it. In the mean time I have the fever bad for a Black Powder and will probably order the Uberti. When finances allow I would also like to order the Cabelas Pieta 1862 Police, I learned from here that it is not a true replica but I can then get the cartridge converter for it. Thanks for any info. Jim