Recommended revolver parts to upgrade or have as spares?

[Widows Son]

Hello, I hope everyone is doing well.

I’ve got a Uberti 1858 Navy .36 that was made in 1978. It’s in excellent condition but nothing lasts forever and I’d like to have on hand some replacement parts; and perhaps some higher quality parts if possible.

I’m visiting family in the US soon and whilst I’m there I should take advantage of the lower prices and greater parts availability.

I’ve already got slix-shot nipples on my list, but what else?

 

[RiverRat]

Today I replaced a worn hand assembly for my Uberti 1860 army. I purchased it in 2005. I keep some extra trigger/bolt flat springs on hand. A spare bolt assembly wouldn’t be a bad idea.

 

[wiscoaster]

Slixshot nipples would be my #1, and I see they're already on your list.

 

[ppg1949]

I have Pietta in the same revolver. I bought all the screws, trigger & bolt spring and cylinder hand off ebay in two purchases. The hand required minor fitting. But you probably have ebay down under. Welcome to the USA and good luck.

 

[Widows Son]

Thanks very much for the advice.

Does anyone know if the hand/trigger spring/bolt/screws etc. are the same as a .44 Army?

And a recommended vendor? I was thinking about Dixie Gun Works

 

[AlexB]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1973292517?pid=883599
One of these for if the loading lever catch pops off and a set of screws.

 

[nick_1]

taylors is the best for replacement parts. better if you talk to someone on the phone though. I have accidently ordered Uberti parts for my Pietta and they are not interchangeable. last time I called and the person on the phone was very helpfull and I got the right parts.

 

[bpalbee]

Hello, I hope everyone is doing well.

I’ve got a Uberti 1858 Navy .36 that was made in 1978. It’s in excellent condition but nothing lasts forever and I’d like to have on hand some replacement parts; and perhaps some higher quality parts if possible.

I’m visiting family in the US soon and whilst I’m there I should take advantage of the lower prices and greater parts availability.

I’ve already got slix-shot nipples on my list, but what else?

I have a Uberti 1860 made in 1979 and I replaced the bolt recently. The springs seemed a little higher quality during that era but spare bolt/trigger springs and spare hands as mentioned. Might be harder to find but a replacement hammer is probably next on the wear list, the little cam the bolt rides on wears if not properly hardened, properly lubed, or bolt leg properly tapered