My new (old) Colt 2nd Generation Army!

[Phantom Captain]

Well I did it.

Look what the brown truck delivered for me today!

It's a Colt 2nd Generation, in the box, all the paperwork, never fired. And to think it has been patiently sitting and waiting in it's box for 29 years for me to come and make friends with it.

I just had to have a real Colt. And wow, what a difference to the Italian repros. Just all around smoother, better fit, better action, the inner workings were all factory polished and fitted, I couldn't be happier!

I like that it's the full fluted version as well. It's really different and cool. I'm gonna order a spare full belted cylinder for it so I can swap them out when I want.

Here is my whole cap and ball collection now.
From left to right, Uberti 2nd Model Dragoon, Pietta 1860 Army, Colt 2nd Generation 1860 Army, Uberti 1851 Navy, Uberti Remington 1858 New Model Army, stainless.

 

[shmrck1]

PhantomCaptain,
Nice arsenal! Got a favorite?
snake-eyes :hmm:

 

[Christiaan]

Great find :thumbsup: Splendid collection.
Just a question.... there is a rumor that the parts for those 2nd Generation BP revolvers were made in Italy and assembled at Colt. What is the truth? Is it a Colt fitted and assembled Uberti?

 

[PitchyPine]

Impressive, i like the fluted cylinder as well, grats on the find. :thumbsup:

 

[50cal.cliff]

Alright quit standing there drolling all over youself :youcrazy: and go shoot it and send us a report! :rotf: :rotf: :thumbsup:

 

[Phantom Captain]

Hi Christiaan,

Thanks for the compliments!

Yes, the Colt 2nd generations had frames and barrels cast or forged in Italy by Uberti. The rough casts were then sent over and polished, assembled, fitted and finished by Colt.

 

[Phantom Captain]

Hehe,

Believe me I'm trying to!! Weather and time permitting I really want to get it out to the range tomorrow or friday. Report will be shortly thereafter! :grin:

 

[jeepwj992002]

Great Collection!! We need a full range report to include photos and video! :winking:

 

[Robert an saa fan]

Congratulations on that fluted 1860 2nd Generation Colt... as you know fluted cylinder is pretty rare in a 2nd Gen. '60 Colt. Real nice belt & holster setup also.

You are going to have a lot of fun!

Way to go! :thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[SLOTHEAD]

Well I did it.

Look what the brown truck delivered for me today!

It's a Colt 2nd Generation, in the box, all the paperwork, never fired. And to think it has been patiently sitting and waiting in it's box for 29 years for me to come and make friends with it.

I just had to have a real Colt. And wow, what a difference to the Italian repros. Just all around smoother, better fit, better action, the inner workings were all factory polished and fitted, I couldn't be happier!

I like that it's the full fluted version as well. It's really different and cool. I'm gonna order a spare full belted cylinder for it so I can swap them out when I want.

Here is my whole cap and ball collection now.
From left to right, Uberti 2nd Model Dragoon, Pietta 1860 Army, Colt 2nd Generation 1860 Army, Uberti 1851 Navy, Uberti Remington 1858 New Model Army, stainless.

Very cool. Can’t wait ‘til your images upload! Take care, Slothead Tom

 

[SLOTHEAD]

Well I did it.

Look what the brown truck delivered for me today!

It's a Colt 2nd Generation, in the box, all the paperwork, never fired. And to think it has been patiently sitting and waiting in it's box for 29 years for me to come and make friends with it.

I just had to have a real Colt. And wow, what a difference to the Italian repros. Just all around smoother, better fit, better action, the inner workings were all factory polished and fitted, I couldn't be happier!

I like that it's the full fluted version as well. It's really different and cool. I'm gonna order a spare full belted cylinder for it so I can swap them out when I want.

Here is my whole cap and ball collection now.
From left to right, Uberti 2nd Model Dragoon, Pietta 1860 Army, Colt 2nd Generation 1860 Army, Uberti 1851 Navy, Uberti Remington 1858 New Model Army, stainless.

Captain Phantom, where do you get your .36 ball, or do you use conicals (and if so what is your source for those)? Tom

 

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