1861 Pietta Colt Navy Barrel Length

[Jappo]

I have an 1861 Navy Pietta with a barrel the same length as the 1860 army which is 8 inches. Have been looking for a 7-1/2 inch to no avail. Did Pietta ever make one with the 7-1/2" ? Maybe I'm looking for a needle in a haystack.

 

[hawkeye2]

Taylors & Co. lists the 7.5" barrel, interesting though EMF lists an 8" barrel. I had thought all the Navys were 7.5".

 

[Jappo]

Taylors & Co. lists the 7.5" barrel, interesting though EMF lists an 8" barrel. I had thought all the Navys were 7.5".

I didn't see it at Taylors. All I saw was the 3", 5.5" and 8-1/8"
The barrel I'm looking for is a round 36 caliber.

 

[hawkeye2]

https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/1861-navy-7-5-36-charcoal-blue-rb1-550366.html

https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/1861-navy-civilian-brass-7-5-36-rb1-550367.html

https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/1861-navy-7-5-36-rb1-550781.html

7.5" is the correct barrel length for the 61 Navy.

 

[Jappo]

https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/1861-navy-7-5-36-charcoal-blue-rb1-550366.html

https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/1861-navy-civilian-brass-7-5-36-rb1-550367.html

https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/1861-navy-7-5-36-rb1-550781.html

That's the barrel I'm looking for but for a Pietta. Those Uberti sure are high.

 

[Jappo]

EMF Co shows the Pietta and it only comes in 8"
https://www.emf-company.com/store/pc/1861-Models-c185.htm

 

[deGheyn]

Uberti is 7.5 and Pietta is 8. https://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=108&cat=Pietta

 

[Jappo]

I have not been able to find a 7-1/2" as of yet.
Muzzle-loaders.com has one but it doesn't have the length stated.
I was just trying to find one that was historically correct.

 

[deGheyn]

For 7.5" you'll need an Uberti. Keep an eye on MidwayUSA. They have them on sale every now and then. Also watch the for sale area on this forum as they show up there also. Good Luck.

 

[Jappo]

For 7.5" you'll need an Uberti. Keep an eye on MidwayUSA. They have them on sale every now and then. Also watch the for sale area on this forum as they show up there also. Good Luck.

I was hoping for a Pietta but they don't make them. I have the Pietta 61, Guess I'll just have to settle with that.

 

[smoothshooter]

I have an 1861 Navy Pietta with a barrel the same length as the 1860 army which is 8 inches. Have been looking for a 7-1/2 inch to no avail. Did Pietta ever make one with the 7-1/2" ? Maybe I'm looking for a needle in a haystack.

I would not worry about a half inch difference in barrel length.

 

[D Yager]

You could have it cut to the length you want. It involves moving the loading lever latch and front sight plus trimming the loading lever and reinstalling the latch. Have done a good handful lately.