A Tale of Two Ubertis (Navy)

[docholl]

Added these nice revolvers to my collection over the Summer/Fall. I lean towards the older Italian Colts when I find them. First is an Uberti 1851 Navy made in 1969 (XXIII) and the second is an Uberti 1861 Navy made in 1970 (XXVI). Both are in almost like new condition showing light wear. Not too bad for over 50 years olde.

 

[Smokerr]

Very nice.

 

[wiscoaster]

Interesting how much difference in the frame color-case hardening.

 

[lone pine]

I prefer the Uberti's that are a bit older. I just got back into c&b after growing up with it in the 70's. It. seems to me that the Quality of these newer pistols has certainly gone down.

 

[docholl]

Interesting how much difference in the frame color-case hardening.

Yes, I like to call that the "tiger stripe" case colors. Very different from actual 19th Century Colt offerings.

 

[docholl]

Very nice.

Thank You