36 Caliber collection so far

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The top two are Uberti 1851 Colt Navy reproduction in 36 Cal. The Third with the engraving is the Uberti 1851 Colt Navy Reproduction that MIGHT have been given to Bill Ruger (of Ruger firearms fame) as an award and the bottom one is an original 1851 Colt Navy, made in 1853, that has been passed through my family since it was used in the Civil War.

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Nice collection there. I would like to get into black powder, and was thinking of starting with this pistol. I see you have a preference for uberti but would pietta be just as good for someone starting out.
 
Niakon said:
Nice collection there. I would like to get into black powder, and was thinking of starting with this pistol. I see you have a preference for uberti but would pietta be just as good for someone starting out.
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Personally I'm not a fan of Pietta. Owned a couple of their 1873 models and right out of the box two had timing issues. Never had an issue with Uberti.
 
ArmedGinger said:
Personally I'm not a fan of Pietta. Owned a couple of their 1873 models and right out of the box two had timing issues. Never had an issue with Uberti.
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It's interesting that I've had exactly the opposite experience.

I like uberti stuff, but I've had superior luck with pietta in 1873's. The piettas also have a few fewerodern "improvements" than the uberti copies as I recall.

Either way, it's nice to inspect before you buy.
 
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