Please talk me out of a 1861 Navy

[springfield art]

Feeding frenzy at the range!
I won Customer of the Day buying
4 repros
And yes, I actually Wanted a Dragoon!
I can make a pommel holster for it and my Walker… now all I need is a horse (!)
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Never own something that Eats while you Sleep!

 

[springfield art]

I've always loved the '61 Navy; don't know why I never got one! Maybe I should re-access my purchasing choices!

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

I will commit myself to a great sacrifice and take it off your hands. In reality, you are an addict. Admitting that yourself is the first step.

 

[ernbar]

As far as Midway and free shipping, if you can wait, they usually offer free shipping 3 or 4 times a month. I received notifications twice on free shipping last week. Love it that they include free shipping on bullets and balls if the order is over $49.

The last free shipping notification I got said over $100 but still it’s free shipping specially when buying bullets or loaded ammo. Like you said, they have the free shipping offers regularly.

 

[BadDaditood]

My second to last New purchase was an Uberti ‘61 Navy built in 2022.
It’s the most accurate one yet- which makes it my favorite… besides the fact that it looks fabulous.

 

[snuffy19608]

Sam Colt supposedly said the 1861 Navy was the prettiest firearm he ever designed. Looking at mine on the desk right now, I'd have to agree.

 

[WSAR15]

Uberti 1861 Navy - I bought one a couple months ago. Very nice fit & finish.​

 

[Bad Karma]

Sam Colt supposedly said the 1861 Navy was the prettiest firearm he ever designed. Looking at mine on the desk right now, I'd have to agree.

He was wrong…

With all due respect…

 

[Eterry]

He was wrong… View attachment 202074 With all due respect…

That's funny... the only difference I see between the 1860 and 1861 is the hole thru the middle.

I got to handle an original 1861, was made in '67. Of course the family history was he carried it thru the ACW.
It was in 98% mechanical condition, a fine weapon. I didn't have ama 36 ammo or we could have shot it!!

 

[GYJ]

The 1860, 1861 and 1862 Police are all sexy beasts! I'm partial to the all steel London model.

 

[Newtire]

I just bought two revolvers an Uberti 1851 London Navy and a Pietta 1860 Army and thought I was good but I just say a Taylor and Company Uberti 18601 Navy on sale and I'm really thinking of buying it but just not sure I need another revolver. I also have an Pietta 1851 Navy and a Pietta 1858 NMA Remington.
So I need help talking me out of buying another revolver.

You're in the wrong place pal!

 

[nkbj]

A Navy Arms 1861 bought in the 70's is what started my addiction. It has 0.373" diameter chambers. Drilled out a Lee 9mm round nosed mold with a 3/8" drill bit. Rolled a bevel on the bases to assist swaging the bullets into position. It shoots with authority and accuracy that are surprising to all who first meet it.

A while back picked up one of the shorty barrel versions of the same piece. I'd love to have it rebored to .41 caliber but oh well, there's other fish to fry.

 

[Bad Karma]

That's funny... the only difference I see between the 1860 and 1861 is the hole thru the middle.

I got to handle an original 1861, was made in '67. Of course the family history was he carried it thru the ACW.
It was in 98% mechanical condition, a fine weapon. I didn't have ama 36 ammo or we could have shot it!!

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Well, that and the little 1851 grip frame keeps me from being a big fan.. my wife’s Uberti Navy, tuned up by the outlaw kid…

 

[Lone Carabiner]

darn man don't you know them things are dangerous?? you can easily hurt someone badly with that thing!!

 

[Packrat]

I have a full size navy, I like it, fits my hand fine

 

[2 shots]

why???

 

[Johnny Tremain]

You got two hands and two guns, how you gonna shoot the third?

 

[Bad Karma]

That's funny... the only difference I see between the 1860 and 1861 is the hole thru the middle.

I got to handle an original 1861, was made in '67. Of course the family history was he carried it thru the ACW.
It was in 98% mechanical condition, a fine weapon. I didn't have ama 36 ammo or we could have shot it!!

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The other difference is the length and come other dimensions of the grip frame. 1861’s are the same as the 1851’s nearly… and that’s a beautiful example!