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Trying to understand this “short arbor” on Uberti revolvers
Actually, the "flaw" is a "flaw" (funny that a "non-believer" would admit a "flaw" is present yet it's a "non existent problem" 😂) that's been discussed for nearly 20 years, so more than a "few" folks know about it. It's like saying "bore alignment", "chamber alignment", "forcing cone... -
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Is there a model offered in 5 and 6 shot capacities?
1860's are 6 shot .44 cal. '51's and '61's are 6 shot .36 cal The "pocket pistols" are built on a smaller frame and in 2 different sizes. The '62's can be 5 or 6 shot in .36 cal. The smaller frame is what the .31 cal guns are built on. I think this right but I'm not even sure of all the... -
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Trying to understand this “short arbor” on Uberti revolvers
Every original Colt open-top I've ever worked on had a correctly fitting arbor. That includes '60 Armys, a '51 Navy and a pocket revolver. I just happen to currently have two 1st gen pocket revolvers in the shop. The arbor is correctly fitted in both - All of the original arbor ends... -
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Trying to understand this “short arbor” on Uberti revolvers
Before I started loading 100's of "spicy" rounds I figured I'd check the .452" bullets I use in the throats. Turned out to be a "no go" in both cylinders! I had checked the Dragoon cylinders yrs ago when I got them and they are fine. Turns out one cylinder was .451" and the other was .450"... -
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Trying to understand this “short arbor” on Uberti revolvers
There are "more recent" discussions (explanations) on the subject. Use the search function with "short arbor". I have explained it exhaustively and WHY proper setup allows me to shoot +p ammo in my particular '60 Armys and Dragoons . . . they're still going strong and I just got my '60's... -
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brand new 1851 navy snubnose wedge causing cylinder jam
Yes, because if you did, the cylinder would be locked up because the arbor is too short. If the arbor HAS been corrected, you still can't remove all the clearances to get to the "established" tolerances with just thumb pressure. Mike -
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P-Max Swiss Powder Calculator
Those are pretty respectable numbers but I don't think you can get to +p pressure. +p pressure is 23,000 psi. Using a standard energy calculator, a 230gr bullet at 1000fps = 510 ft.lbs 1100fps = 617 ft.lbs 1200fps = 735 ft.lbs I know these numbers are for a 5" barrel so an 8"... -
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brand new 1851 navy snubnose wedge causing cylinder jam
Absolutely not! Finger pressure isn't enough to "set" the barrel assy to establish all the clearancing tolerances. A good "smack" (not a "tap") to set the wedge is needed. Sounds like the arbor is a little short on that one. Pietta typically has a decent arbor length. Go ahead and look... -
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Thoughts on an original 1860 COLT Army
If you want a "bucket list" cap gun nobody should tell you NOT to get it!! I've collected other things, so I understand that animal, but revolvers weren't one of them. I've worked on a few originals and even though it's "cool" ( and an honor to be entrusted with originals) I'd rather... -
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NEW Midway Pietta 1860 in Army Question
The Pietta wedge screw has a shoulder that holds the bottom side of the head off of the barrel - Remove the shoulder and it will sit flush against the barrel - That will help retain the wedge somewhat . . . Mike -
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NEW Midway Pietta 1860 in Army Question
The better fix would be a larger dia. screw head. The problem "really" is the wedge spring on Piettas sticks out passed the end of the wedge anyway . . . so even with the correct screw head size, the wedge will clear the wedge slot before the spring catches anyway. Pietta can fix the... -
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Pietta 1858 New Army Revolver .44 Cal 8" barrel
Actually it's rather common for screws to get loose in a SA. Colt SAA's are famous for it as well as the copies. I can't remember NOT having screws get loose on my SA's which is why I came up with the "interference pins". Of course I don't shoot "target" or "light" loads, I've always shot... -
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Dickydalton's Robert. E. Lee Commemorative Custom
Yes, the hammer in the "action stop" photo is a "shop hammer" that has been radically lightened. (good eye !) Mike -
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Dickydalton's Robert. E. Lee Commemorative Custom
Ahhh !!! The "fouling groove"!! It's a deeper groove located right at the face of the cylinder. It allows the fouling to bypass the intersection of the cylinder/arbor rather than "detoured" between the two. Thanks Dicky !!! Mike -
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24 Uberti 1862 Police unpack
If that's true, I'd say Uberti didn't loose much . . . when you can't impart a definite "spec" by simply correcting the arbor situation, how much "master" do you need? At least Pietta decided to correct it and at least be that much closer to original design, but they're a "one trick... -
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24 Uberti 1862 Police unpack
Those are nice articles and have excellent information except for the "test". You can't put a barrel on an open-top revolver at a 90° angle (except possibly for late Piettas) and then swing it down to the frame to see how far off it is . . . It won't fully go on the arbor because of the... -
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Dickydalton's Robert. E. Lee Commemorative Custom
Thanks Dicky !!! That sounds great!!! Mike -
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So you want a cap and ball revolver?
Smokerr, the "top strap" design is cheaper to produce and allows for a small base-pin (compared to the open-top's arbor). That let's a smaller dia cylinder carry a larger payload so, cheaper + efficient size = "modern design". That doesn't necessarily translate to "strength". The "arbor" (top...