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Spencer Shooting Society / Re: M1865 Burnside Spencer incoming
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Cas City - Forum Support & Comments / Re: Changing My E-Mail Address
« Last post by Marshal Halloway on Today at 06:43:01 PM »Send me a PM with your new email address and I’ll take it from there.
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Tall Tales / Re: Marching closer to Spring,Cawfee,Tea and Grumpy Coosie's cooking.
« Last post by Johnny McCrae on Today at 05:57:47 PM »It don't get any better than this. Buffalo steak on the grill with Wine and a Cigar. I'm a true connasewer of wine. My favorite is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Aldis at $3.29 per bottle.
All this while listening to 50's Rock & Rock.
All this while listening to 50's Rock & Rock.
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Spencer Shooting Society / Re: M1865 Burnside Spencer incoming
« Last post by 00-28 on Today at 05:52:19 PM »I’ll get more pictures later when I figure this sizing thing out.
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Uberti, Pietta and other SAA Clones / Re: My new-to-me open-top
« Last post by Abilene on Today at 05:24:32 PM »....First and foremost, Lou, that sample example you show is of the "ope top design" but isn't exactly the model know as "The Open Top." You gun is a Uberti built Richards/Mason Conversion with the later "S" lug barrel assembly. ...
Gee Coffinmaker, did you forget to put on your glasses today? The gun is indeed an "Opentop". Note the rear sight on the rear of the barrel (which is admittedly hard to see with that background) but more importantly, no conversion ring!
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Uberti, Pietta and other SAA Clones / Re: My new-to-me open-top
« Last post by Buckaroo Lou on Today at 05:22:35 PM »The build code on the revolver is CI so that would make it a 2012 model.
Thanks all for the information. I will definately try the washer thing. This will be my second open top. I have the same revolver only in .38 special with the original brass grip frame and 5 1/2" barrel. I haven't had the opportunity to shoot it much either, but will as spring is in the air.
Thanks all for the information. I will definately try the washer thing. This will be my second open top. I have the same revolver only in .38 special with the original brass grip frame and 5 1/2" barrel. I haven't had the opportunity to shoot it much either, but will as spring is in the air.
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Uberti, Pietta and other SAA Clones / Re: My new-to-me open-top
« Last post by RRio on Today at 04:45:05 PM »word ! I have a 2007 1st. year intro Richards Conversion.
I've had it since early 08, main match all those years, never could fit a washer as the arbor was already bottomed out. However, other folks milage could vary.
Oouh, pretty!.
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Spencer Shooting Society / M1865 Burnside Spencer incoming
« Last post by 00-28 on Today at 04:31:52 PM »Hello, I’m Mike and new here. Just getting started with vintage carbines and plan on getting these to into shooting condition. I have a M1865 Burnside Spencer carbine coming in a few days that will need the center fire top block conversion. I’ll keep you posted. I also have a M1853 Sharps that I’m working on, just ordered calipers to make sure everything fits right. Already have what’s needed to make paper cartridges. Having trouble getting the nipple loose from the block and don’t know what size nipple wrench to get. That’s all that left for a thorough cleaning. Don’t worry, not altering any original finish or patina, keeping it all original.
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Uberti, Pietta and other SAA Clones / Re: My new-to-me open-top
« Last post by Coffinmaker on Today at 04:21:04 PM » Well Hey There Lou 
Heard my name called (I think), so here I are.
First and foremost, Lou, that sample example you show is of the "ope top design" but isn't exactly the model know as "The Open Top." You gun is a Uberti built Richards/Mason Conversion with the later "S" lug barrel assembly. It probably has the same "Arbor to Barrel" fit issues as most all other Uberti "open top" replicas. Maybe not, but the odds are it needs corrected.
The "ARBOR" is that great big round rod sticks thru the cylinder in into the Barel Lug. Wedge gores thru the end in the barrel lug, holds it all together.
Yes, a #10 split washer is a "one coil spring" except if it the correct thickness for the fix, pushing the everything together compresses it completely and the wedge snugs everything up nicely. An inexpensive fix that's quick. The Wedge may well net to be re-fit after the fix.
Your gun also, as pointed out, has Navy/Model P pattern grips which for many is a plus. I personally prefer the longer 1860 Army pattern grip sets.
If not already done, you may wish to change-out some springs. I should personally suggest the Lee's gunsmithing Gunfighter Spring kits. It's a nice light Main Spring that doesn't stack. Includes nice wire Trigger/Bolt Spring. My other recommended trigger/bolt spring is an OEM Pietta SA trigger/bolt spring. Changing the Hand to coil spring and plunger is a mite involved on an Open Top and you might well need some professional assistance there.
The Open Top Guns, especially the Conversions are UBER FUN!!! Enjoy yours.
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Cas City - Forum Support & Comments / Changing My E-Mail Address
« Last post by Dave T on Today at 04:05:52 PM »I have a new e-mail address, which I thought I had already notified CASCity about. Apparently not because my profile contains my old e-mail address. When I tried to up date the profile it said I needed my current password. If I ever had one I don't remember it nor can I find it written down anywhere. HELP!
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