Uberti 1860 short arbor fix

[CaptainVane]

I almost hate to post this because of the negative reaction some will have, but here goes.

I bought a Uberti 1851 navy only because that is what my Great Grandfather carried in the civil war, not really my time period of interest.

Contrary to what others believe it shot great right out of the box with round balls, not so much with conicals or paper cartridges.

I see no reason to mess with it and I will not be playing with the arbor, YMMV.

FC, agree, my 51 has zero short arbor symptoms, is dead nuts accurate. Maybe it is an Uberti crap shoot but mine has been fine out the box. Purchased 4/23.

 

[45D]

FC, agree, my 51 has zero short arbor symptoms, is dead nuts accurate. Maybe it is an Uberti manure shoot but mine has been fine out the box. Purchased 4/23.

Yap, like I said, they're too weak to do the things the 44's can do . . . but they CAN eventually and they still aren't "as original" so . . . have fun

Mike

 

[Jaegermeister]

Sure, Mike. What exactly do you want a photo of? The pistol itself or a certain part?

 

[45D]

Sure, Mike. What exactly do you want a photo of? The pistol itself or a certain part?

How about down the arbor hole and the end of the arbor.

Mike

 

[Jaegermeister]

I’ll get ‘em tomorrow.

 

[Jaegermeister]

Here you go.

 

[hawkeye2]

Jagermeister the reason yours is dead on is because it's been modified. The Philips screw head in the hole is a dead giveaway.

 

[Jaegermeister]

Yes, I just noticed that when taking and posting the photos. Sure feels great having a Goonerized gun! Solid reliability.