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Title: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Hoof Hearted on November 17, 2012, 11:26:33 AM
I have thought about doing this for a while.
Over on "The High Road" there are OFFICIAL threads for the different models so I am going to do the same thing here.
Many of us like to show off our pistols and this will give us a place to do so w/o "hijacking" our pards threads ;)

Rules are simple with "no axe grinding" taking precedence, followed by "stick to the topic" (no other models posted, please), then if you want to stray off topic, please search for like posts and/or start one of your own.........

Thanks, HH
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Major 2 on November 17, 2012, 12:20:15 PM
Here is my abbreviated model  ;)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Fingers McGee on November 17, 2012, 04:38:38 PM
Well, I'd post some pictures; but they've apparently changed Photobucket and I can't get anything to work on it. 
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Pettifogger on November 17, 2012, 08:22:38 PM
Yep, Photobucket has really changed and I'm to lazy to read the directions.  Hope this works.  On the top is a Pietta with steel backstrap and trigger guard that I shortened to 6 inches.  On the bottom is a Colt.

Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Hoof Hearted on November 17, 2012, 10:45:32 PM
Nice Larsen!

It's always great to see originals do you shoot this one?

HH
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Pettifogger on November 18, 2012, 08:59:42 AM
Haven't shot this one.  Back in 1961 when the Civil War Centennial started we shot a lot of originals as there weren't that many reproductions around yet.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Fingers McGee on November 20, 2012, 12:16:09 PM
OK, Here are some of my '61s
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c86/fingersmcgee/61Navies001.jpg)

Top pair - Ubertis
Middle pair - Piettas
Bottom pair - 2nd Gen Colt's
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Hoof Hearted on November 20, 2012, 01:24:55 PM
Nice Fingers!

I am on the lookout for a 2nd Gen Colt 1861 for a conversion project.
If anyone knows of a used one for sale, let me know!

HH
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: RRio on November 20, 2012, 03:52:04 PM
Picked this one up for $95. several years ago:

(http://images28.fotki.com/v122/photos/0/1747790/9503212/61NavyConv_002-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Hoof Hearted on November 20, 2012, 06:00:02 PM
Cool!

Looks like a Pietta with a "Legal Defender" ring and a cut off "sheriff" fluted cylinder.
Am I close?

HH
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: RRio on November 21, 2012, 11:30:11 PM
Cool!

Looks like a Pietta with a "Legal Defender" ring and a cut off "sheriff" fluted cylinder.
Am I close?

HH

It is a Pietta, and I'm pretty sure the cylinder has bee turned down at the crown, not sure of the ring, but it was a professional job of converting. Cylinder is chamber bored for .38 Spec., but the barrel is still .375, so I use home loaded BP rounds with 148 gr. hollow based wad-cutters. No problems.  ;)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Hoof Hearted on November 23, 2012, 06:35:12 PM
Here is an 1861 that I built for myself last year...........

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2045.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2046.jpg)

It is a Pietta with all the bells and whistles!
R & D gated conversion, Kirst ejector (blended in), barrel lined to .357, checkered hammer, all Italian markings removed.


(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2047.jpg)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: RebHolister on November 24, 2012, 02:05:39 PM
H.H.,
That is a real "beauty".  You did a great job on it.  I guess the one you are doing for me we will have to call the "beast".
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Hoof Hearted on November 24, 2012, 06:23:59 PM
H.H.,
That is a real "beauty".  You did a great job on it.  I guess the one you are doing for me we will have to call the "beast".

That just depends on how you want it done!~
What is it my sign say's?
Oh yea:

I offer Three kinds of service:
GOOD - CHEAP - FAST
You Can Pick Any Two
Good service Cheap won't be Fast
Good service Fast won't be Cheap
Fast service Cheap won't be Good

But you know I love ya!
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: RebHolister on November 24, 2012, 10:35:22 PM
I pick good, cheap, and slow!
Pictures will be coming.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Hoof Hearted on November 28, 2012, 08:20:29 AM
Here is a Kenny Howell built 1861. It came into my posession in a trade off the SASS wire a few years back and haad been used HARD and repaired buy someone with hams for hands.........I tightened up the arbor and made some other necessary repairs but have left it alone for it's unique "charm" ::)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2714.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2715.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2718.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2722.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2723.jpg)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Hoof Hearted on November 28, 2012, 08:59:59 AM
This pistol was a FREEBIE ;D
Of course it looked like a freebie also......I'm not sure the previous owner (who was a friend) had any idea that you need to clean a BP pistol after firing or they will rust!

I used a Kirst ring and the cut off fluted cylinder and then left the rammer off and filled the latch dovetail for the "gunsmith conversion" look.


(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2772.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2771.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2776.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2770.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2772.jpg)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: buckskin billy on November 28, 2012, 01:04:58 PM
Here is a Kenny Howell built 1861. It came into my posession in a trade off the SASS wire a few years back and haad been used HARD and repaired buy someone with hams for hands.........I tightened up the arbor and made some other necessary repairs but have left it alone for it's unique "charm" ::)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2714.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2715.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2718.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2722.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c91/buckoff123/conversions/100_2723.jpg)

man everytime you show a picture of that gun it gets me lathered up, its got that well used looked but thats what i like about it
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Abilene on December 02, 2012, 03:27:10 PM
A couple of Cimarron's 1861's.  
This one was at Shot Show when I snapped a pic.  I think the grips are Tru-Ivory:
(http://www.davidscottharper.com/photos/Cim_1861.jpg)

I've posted pics of this one a few years ago.  I happened to be at Cimarron when this one arrived from Uberti.  Besides being a beautiful pistol, the noteworthy thing about this is that it is a miniature!  With nothing else in the pics to give a frame of reference, you wouldn't know it!
(http://www.davidscottharper.com/photos/Cim_Mini-1861-1.jpg)
(http://www.davidscottharper.com/photos/Cim_Mini-1861-2.jpg)
(http://www.davidscottharper.com/photos/Cim_Mini-1861-3.jpg)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: StrawHat on January 02, 2013, 11:05:59 AM
Here is my pair of 1861s.  Bought years ago to replace a pair of originals I had been using.  A collector wanted the originals more than I did so I used some of the money to by these Ubertis.



These, although not fired of late, remain my favorite revovlers.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Hoof Hearted on January 02, 2013, 05:44:51 PM
Here is my pair of 1861s.  Bought years ago to replace a pair of originals I had been using.  A collector wanted the originals more than I did so I used some of the money to by these Ubertis.



These, although not fired of late, remain my favorite revovlers.

That looks like an 1851 snubbie to me............
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: StrawHat on January 03, 2013, 05:40:56 AM
That looks like an 1851 snubbie to me............

Hmm, I suceeded in posting the wrong photo, perhaps this is a better photo of my 1861s.


(What's that you say, use the preview button, well, okay.)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Capt Billy on January 18, 2013, 11:50:32 PM
I'm purchasing an all steel 61 conversion with a 5 1/2 in barrel, that I think one of y'all did.
I haven't seen it, but I trust the "old Coot" that I'm buying it from.
Might anyone fess up , and show any pictures?

Like, does it have a ring that folds out for loading, does it have an R&D drop in?
loading lever, or ejector?
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Fredcdobbs on September 30, 2013, 10:26:05 PM
Proud new owner and of course I couldn't leave em alone. Cut a nice .080" U notch sight in the hammer. I polished the internals, put in a wire bolt/hammer spring and some SlixShot nips. (Now) I found a lighter main spring that still busts caps. I reshaped the end of the rammer for balls. I removed the painted on stock finish and refinished in oil.
Picture was shot with a Sony Camera set on Toy creative mode. It's supposed to mimic cheap throw away plastic lens kids cameras. Well, maybe. I like the effect for classic guns.
 
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Seth Hawkins on October 20, 2013, 07:06:06 AM
1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversions, chambered for .38 Long Colt, built by Kenny Howell of R&D.

(http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/seth_hawkins/Colt%201861%20Navy%20R-M%20Conversions/1861ColtNavyRichards-MasonConversions00.jpg) (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/seth_hawkins/media/Colt%201861%20Navy%20R-M%20Conversions/1861ColtNavyRichards-MasonConversions00.jpg.html)

(http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/seth_hawkins/Colt%201861%20Navy%20R-M%20Conversions/DSCF3862.jpg) (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/seth_hawkins/media/Colt%201861%20Navy%20R-M%20Conversions/DSCF3862.jpg.html)

(http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/seth_hawkins/Colt%201861%20Navy%20R-M%20Conversions/DSCF3860.jpg) (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/seth_hawkins/media/Colt%201861%20Navy%20R-M%20Conversions/DSCF3860.jpg.html)

(http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/seth_hawkins/Colt%201861%20Navy%20R-M%20Conversions/DSCF3858.jpg) (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/seth_hawkins/media/Colt%201861%20Navy%20R-M%20Conversions/DSCF3858.jpg.html)

(http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/seth_hawkins/Colt%201861%20Navy%20R-M%20Conversions/DSCF3855.jpg) (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/seth_hawkins/media/Colt%201861%20Navy%20R-M%20Conversions/DSCF3855.jpg.html)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Seth Hawkins on October 20, 2013, 07:55:48 AM
1861 Navy "Richards" Conversions, chambered for .38 Special, stamped as being built by Navy Arms.

(http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/seth_hawkins/Colt%201861%20Navy%20Richards%20Conversions/DSCF3896.jpg) (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/seth_hawkins/media/Colt%201861%20Navy%20Richards%20Conversions/DSCF3896.jpg.html)

(http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/seth_hawkins/Colt%201861%20Navy%20Richards%20Conversions/DSCF3891.jpg) (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/seth_hawkins/media/Colt%201861%20Navy%20Richards%20Conversions/DSCF3891.jpg.html)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Seth Hawkins on October 20, 2013, 08:41:40 AM
A group photo: 1861 Navy "Richards" Conversions by Navy Arms (ASM), an 1848 Baby Dragoon with an R&D conversion cylinder, an 1860 Henry converted to .44 Henry Center Fire, engraving by Ken Hurst, and a Randall Skinner with Sambar Stag handle and Damascus steel blade.  Leather by Jim Simmons.

(http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/seth_hawkins/CAS%20Guns/Seth00.png) (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/seth_hawkins/media/CAS%20Guns/Seth00.png.html)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Hoof Hearted on October 20, 2013, 11:35:38 AM
1861 Navy Richards-Mason Conversions, chambered for .38 Long Colt, built by Kenny Howell of R&D.

Nice set Seth!

I have one like that built long ago...........How old are yours?

Regards, HH
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Seth Hawkins on October 20, 2013, 02:44:57 PM
Old.  I don't know the exact date of conversion.  I bought them used and Kenny wouldn't provide any help with dating them.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Hoof Hearted on October 20, 2013, 06:27:20 PM
Kenny wouldn't provide any help ........

Been there, done that!
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Seth Hawkins on October 20, 2013, 07:22:54 PM
I gotta take some decent pics of my '71's.  They put the Howell conversions to shame. ;)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Rolling45-70 on August 25, 2014, 05:21:15 AM
Hi Gent`s ,
like to share C&B  Uberi Navy 1861
Bought him used for around 150 Bucks and like him much
Don`t know exactly when he was made but seems to be in the 1980th

hereby some pics with my Holster and some Cartridges  and the Navy

(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af215/KlausSchmitz-50/Muzzelloaders/017_zps2cc2a2c0.jpg)

(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af215/KlausSchmitz-50/Muzzelloaders/016_zps5d14b3b7.jpg)

(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af215/KlausSchmitz-50/Muzzelloaders/015_zpsb377d8a5.jpg)

(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af215/KlausSchmitz-50/Muzzelloaders/014_zps53020bcf.jpg)



Cheers Klaus
 
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Story on April 20, 2016, 04:27:58 PM
"Replica Arms Inc. - Marietta Ohio" marked Uberti, man'f 1970. Appears to be unfired.

(http://i.imgur.com/KmpZKQV.jpg)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Lefty Dude on September 05, 2017, 08:31:34 PM
My CVA 1861 kit gun. This was started 30 years ago, left in finished. I was gifted the piece in the original packing box. I completed the piece.
I call it my "RAT ROD 61"
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Pappy Hayes on July 04, 2023, 12:34:15 PM
I am looking for a 1861 Navy conversion revolver in .38. I have an Uberti RM 1860 Army with 5 1/2 barrel in .45 colt new in box I would trade. I have it listed in the classifieds.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Long Johns Wolf on December 03, 2023, 05:26:02 AM
My pair of 1861 RM Conversions in .38 Long Colt cal.
They are my main match pistols since 2018.
The one with the silverish grip frame is a 2nd gen Colt, the other a 4-screw frame Uberti.
Long Johns Wolf
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Major 2 on December 03, 2023, 09:27:52 AM
I started out with an EMF Heritage 61 Navy London Model, and the Kirst was fitted, and the barrel bobbed to 3"
The Cyl. & barrel were hot salts blued...
Later, I also had a 51 barrel lined & blued.

The downside was the cost, I have more outlay in the gun than a Factory conversion.
 But at the time, the conversions were not made, so all was well in Whoville  :)



 
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Long Johns Wolf on December 03, 2023, 10:25:16 AM
Very nice, Major,
And I like the holster, too.
Long Johns Wolf
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Pappy Hayes on December 21, 2023, 04:21:23 PM
Oil am looking for a 1861 RM conversion in 38. I have a Pietta Remington 58 with Kirst drop in cylinder and BP cylinder from trade.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Abilene on December 21, 2023, 04:55:17 PM
There is no such thing as an 1861 Richards-Mason conversion.  Neither historically nor has any manufacturer ever reproduced one.   Closest you can get is with the Type II in .38.  And that will not have the correct barrel shape for a R-M '61.  The large underlug portion of the barrel would need to be shaved down to make it look right.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Major 2 on December 21, 2023, 05:35:49 PM
I have edited the posts where photo bucket has deleted your photo(s)
and shamelessly posted their flag to advertise...
It's bad enough PB over casts the photos that they have charged you for...

 PB can't delete your photo(s) and expect free ride on my watch!
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Abilene on December 21, 2023, 06:06:45 PM
My pair of 1861 RM Conversions in .38 Long Colt cal.
They are my main match pistols since 2018.
The one with the silverish grip frame is a 2nd gen Colt, the other a 4-screw frame Uberti.
Long Johns Wolf

Long Johns, who made those conversions?  I assume they had to shave the bottom of the barrel?
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Coffinmaker on December 21, 2023, 06:57:04 PM

 :) Sorta Confused Maybe  ;)

It's entirely true, Neither Colt, nor ASM, nor Uberti ever built an 1861 Richards - Mason conversion.  Just didn't happen.  However:

Based on previous, it may well be Pappy is actually looking for an 1861 Richards Conversion.  Now it gets a mite "gray."  Colt never built 1861 Richards Conversions.  Uberti never built 1861 Richards Conversions.  Armi San Marco did.  Sorta.  Almost, Real Close.  What ASM called their "1860" wasn't.  If you look close, no stepped cylinder.  The ONLY thing distinguishing the gun as an 1860 are the 1860 Army Pattern Grips.  Straight unstepped frame. unstepped cylinder, and an 1860 pattern barrel assembly.  Pull the 1860 Army Grips, swap in a set of 1851 Grips and you have an 1861.  Or, at least as close as you're ever going to get in this day and age.

Just my take.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Coffinmaker on December 22, 2023, 09:06:03 AM

I posted an update to this subject up in the Classifieds.

OOPS
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Coffinmaker on December 22, 2023, 04:39:21 PM

I posted an UPDATE to the UPDATE on the Classifieds thread.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: middletownbob on December 23, 2023, 02:35:14 PM
i believe in the movie Josey Wales, the beginning where Josey picks up pistol put of the ashes, its a 1861 conversion!
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Pappy Hayes on January 05, 2024, 09:36:52 PM
Thinking about buying a 1861 Navy colt. I am thinking about buying kirst conversion cylinder and ejector in 38 special. Which brand would you go with, Uberti or Pietta.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Coffinmaker on January 06, 2024, 08:43:15 AM

 :) PAPPY  ;)

Hands down, No Questions Asked.  "PIETTA"   There are far fewer problems in setting up a Pietta than Uberti.  You don't have the atrocious Barrel to Arbor fit problem, Pietta has a redesigned Hand Spring that is basically bullet proof.  Pietta now has a new and improved lighter Main Spring (I think in Percussion also).  Did I mention I'd recommend Pietta??  Yes.  Pietta   :D

PART TWO:  Instead of fighting with all sort of "period correct" (I hate that term) healed bullets and little short cartridges, just shoot regular 38 Special cases with 148Gr Hollow Base Wadcutters.  I shoot Hollow Base Wadcutters thru my .375 Bore conversions with fine accuracy   ;)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Pappy Hayes on January 07, 2024, 12:40:43 AM
Problem with Pietta it has 8 in barrel. The original 1861 navies were 7 1/2
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 07, 2024, 09:56:21 AM
The Ubertis are closer to originals and some say better finished out. The short arbor is easily addressed. It seems that might be the better choice. You can order Wolff reduced tension main springs and better (won't break) Wolf reduced power trigger/bolt springs from Midway.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Coffinmaker on January 07, 2024, 10:02:41 AM
 :) REALLY??  :(

The big Bugg-a-Boo is over a half inch of barrel??  One can't even "see" that difference at 6 feet.  Trade off correct Barrel to Arbor fit, Better Hand Spring, Better Main Spring for half inch of barrel just seems silly.  Pietta may need to have the Bolt fit to Cylinder though.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Major 2 on January 07, 2024, 10:50:28 AM
Well, I happen to know the EMF Pietta 61 Hartford had a 7 1/2" barrel because I still have the 4 7/16 " off cut from this snubby 3"...
Then I also sleeved ,357 the 51-barrel shown with here.

Gary Barns fitted the Kirst and 51 barrel and did the internals, defarbed and nitrate blued the parts...
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Abilene on January 07, 2024, 10:57:32 AM
I notice the Pietta 4-screw version 1861 is on sale at EMF for  $284.75
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: pony express on January 07, 2024, 06:52:42 PM
:) REALLY??  :(

The big Bugg-a-Boo is over a half inch of barrel??  One can't even "see" that difference at 6 feet.  Trade off correct Barrel to Arbor fit, Better Hand Spring, Better Main Spring for half inch of barrel just seems silly.  Pietta may need to have the Bolt fit to Cylinder though.

Definitely not a big deal for Coffinmaker, the Hacksaw King. You'd probably cut off 3 or 4 inches, anyway.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Coffinmaker on January 08, 2024, 10:44:56 AM

 :) BINGO!!  ;D
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Coffinmaker on January 08, 2024, 10:59:15 AM

 :) Additionally  ;)

If we take a peek.  It will become obvious over the last several years the Importers and the manufacturers have been steadily reducing the number of model varations offered as well as the number of models.  The reduction in demand has brought about this result.  Sad, but unavoidable.

An Idea just sparked!! (Oh the Pain)  Stay Tuna
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Coffinmaker on January 08, 2024, 11:15:07 AM

 :) PAPPY HAYES  ;)

AWRIGHTY Pappy.  Here's a thought for ya.  EMF - PIETTA - 1862 NYMP .36.  If memory serves, that gun is built on the 1851 Navy frame.  Has the correct 1860 pattern barrel in 36 and "should" accept the Kirst .38 Konverter and Ejector assembly.  Without the fluted 1862 cylinder, it's a dead ringer for an 1861. The only Oopsie is the barrel.  It's only Five and a Half inches.  Still about Two Inches too long for me, but HEY --  It's shorter than an 8.  Nickel Grip Frames to boot.  Hummmmmmmmm

I shouldn't have gone looking.  Daggie Nabbits, now I'm thinking about another pair of Conversions.  Actually, 5 1/2 inch barrels "could" be fun . . . . . .  Piggy Bank.  Must find my Piggy Bank > > > > >
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on January 08, 2024, 12:26:38 PM
I shouldn't have gone looking.  Daggie Nabbits, now I'm thinking about another pair of Conversions.  Actually, 5 1/2 inch barrels "could" be fun . . . . . .  Piggy Bank.  Must find my Piggy Bank > > > > >
Why not? You could always cut them down... ;D
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Major 2 on January 08, 2024, 12:38:18 PM
Or buy mine  :)  complete as shown.
* 2 lined barrels for .357-38 special 3" and 7.5
* Gated Kirst
*and the Holster
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Pappy Hayes on January 08, 2024, 03:40:54 PM
Or buy mine  :)  complete as shown.
* 2 lined barrels for .357-38 special 3" and 7.5
* Gated Kirst
*and the Holster
If I remember the 7.5 barrel was a 1851 . I want the 1860 army style
Title: Re: OFFICIAL 1861 thread (post pictures here)
Post by: Major 2 on January 08, 2024, 07:43:34 PM
I cut the 61 barrel to 3" Avenging Angel.  it was 7.5 " OEM From EMF
I later acquire a new 51 barrel and had it lined .357 as well and the gun sort of dual barrel dual roll piece.

I suppose one could acquire a 61 barrel as well... having three barrels.  :-\