1851 Navy…..

[Noble Sniper]

Made a pawnshop find today. It’s marked Navy Arms on top of the barrel and the underside of the barrel is marked A. Uberti and Gregorelli. Seems in the late 50’s Uberti had the factory and Gregorelli had the license so they collaborated to make these from 1959-1962… in 1963 Uberti became licensed on their own. For all intents and purposes it looks to be unfired. The silver plating on the gripframe is very worn. Otherwise this one is in perfect condition. Maybe a lot of armchair westerns while fondling this one but bought it very well and look forward to breaking it down and giving everything a good cleaning and lubrication and eventually taking it to the range.

 

[spencer rifle]

Silver plating was used on the original CW Navy issued arms to reduce corrosion from salt water.

 

[Noble Sniper]

Hmmm didn’t know that thank you!!!

 

[BigRed]

Made a pawnshop find today. It’s marked Navy Arms on top of the barrel and the underside of the barrel is marked A. Uberti and Gregorelli. Seems in the late 50’s Uberti had the factory and Gregorelli had the license so they collaborated to make these from 1959-1962… in 1963 Uberti became licensed on their own. For all intents and purposes it looks to be unfired. The silver plating on the gripframe is very worn. Otherwise this one is in perfect condition. Maybe a lot of armchair westerns while fondling this one but bought it very well and look forward to breaking it down and giving everything a good cleaning and lubrication and eventually taking it to the range.

That is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

I need to get my cap and ball pistols out...It's been too long

 

[Creedmoor]

Made a pawnshop find today. It’s marked Navy Arms on top of the barrel and the underside of the barrel is marked A. Uberti and Gregorelli. Seems in the late 50’s Uberti had the factory and Gregorelli had the license so they collaborated to make these from 1959-1962… in 1963 Uberti became licensed on their own. For all intents and purposes it looks to be unfired. The silver plating on the gripframe is very worn. Otherwise this one is in perfect condition. Maybe a lot of armchair westerns while fondling this one but bought it very well and look forward to breaking it down and giving everything a good cleaning and lubrication and eventually taking it to the range.

Fun find.
Allens?

 

[Noble Sniper]

No a honey hole down in Indy…..

 

[Leadeye]

Good revolvers. London guns had silver plating. I still shoot my old ones from time to time.

 

[Max Volume]

I have recently picked up a similar one. I read somewhere that the very early ones that have a Gregorelli mark are rather
collectible. Mine doesn't and is from the early 60's. It's ready to go to the range with powder and ball in it but no caps.
Number 11 caps are a little loose on the original nipples as they are meant for #10 but good luck finding any of those. An old
timer said to just give the sides of #11 a pinch so they tighten right up and it appears to work.

 

[BigRed]

I've been resisting the temptation....so far

 

[Noble Sniper]

Give in you’ll be very happy!!!

 

[Slow Hand]

Very cool! Looks like a good one. It’s kind of funny to see that even the repro’s have some history to them now!

 

[warren5421]

Leadeye I like the bottom one

 

[Leadeye]

Leadeye I like the bottom one

The bottom one is an 1849, Colt made both in his London factory, but over time he closed the factory and just maintained a sales office. Sam wiped up the floor with British revolver manufacturers at the London exposition in 1853 and the man did know how to put on a show. His display of interchangeable parts in revolvers drew a lot of attention. His Pall Mall street sales office, the period equivalent to Rodeo Drive today, was frequented by well heeled officers for years.

The 1851 was one of the most popular revolvers of it's day, sold all over the world.

 

[Winamac]

I have been "toying" with the idea of getting a Colt 1860 in 44. Had a second gen a few years back and kind of regret selling it. Not sure what I am waiting for?

 

[Max Volume]

Go ahead and get a BP revolver. They are good, cheap fun. Notice how clean was left out.

 

[MrSmitty]

Beautiful gun, nice find!

 

[Noble Sniper]

Thank you