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Post by bobwright on Dec 10, 2016 13:35:01 GMT -5
I've always admired the looks of the old Colt cap-and-ball revolvers, especially the 1860 Army and 1862 Navy guns. But never wanted to get into black powder shooting. And the 1872 Open Top always looked n ice to me, but then I was into the .44 Magnum and heavy .45 Colt stuff. Age has taken its toll on me and now I'm likely to be shooting moderate .44 Specials or milder .45 Colt ammunition. So, I decided I'd try one of those Cimarron/Uberti Open Top revolvers. Now on order from Cimarron is this "1872 Open Top Navy":  This is a .38 Special, and not really a replica of any revolvers as the Open Tops were .44 Henry only. But I'm not interested in historical accuracy, just a plinker/paper puncher. And I've already loaded up some .38 Special -P loads for this thing. I'm hoping maybe before Christmas, but that seems unlikely. And I've already posed the question elsewhere whether that should be written -P or -p.Bob Wright |
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Post by cmh on Dec 10, 2016 13:41:39 GMT -5
Nice choice Congrats 😊
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 10, 2016 13:52:02 GMT -5
Very good. I've got five Uberti revolvers in my collection. I've yet to be disappointed in one. Betting you won't be either.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Dec 10, 2016 13:58:16 GMT -5
Nice choice, I've admired several of those at local cowboy shoots.
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Post by DiamondD on Dec 10, 2016 16:48:58 GMT -5
Cool. Looking forward to seeing a range report.
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Post by Frank V on Dec 10, 2016 18:20:17 GMT -5
Sure looks nice try a good .38 Special wadcutter load they are fun, accurate, & pretty good small game getters too.
They'll shoot litty bitty groups, I'm betting you will be happy with your Uberti too!
Cimarron guns are very well made, enjoy!
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Post by bulasteve on Dec 11, 2016 8:23:22 GMT -5
I always thought the Colt percussion guns were elegant and graceful. Had an Italian .36 Navy years ago that I liked. Still have an itch for a 3rd model Dragoon.
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Post by savit260 on Dec 11, 2016 14:35:21 GMT -5
Oh how I love open top Colts!! I bet you're going to LOVE that one! Here's a pic of my Italian 1860 Army with a 45 Colt conversion cylinder and a few other little modifications.  I've been banging the idea around of adding a gated Kirst cylinder and maybe a few other little thing to this one. |
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Post by cable on Dec 11, 2016 22:24:49 GMT -5
i have one of those and it may be the most accurate revolver i have ever owned, including even freedom arms. and boy is it fun to shoot !
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Post by don44 on Dec 12, 2016 9:29:37 GMT -5
It's a real nice revolver!
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Post by savit260 on Dec 22, 2016 15:27:34 GMT -5
Any updates? Anxiously awaiting a range report on this one
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Post by magnumwheelman on Dec 22, 2016 15:55:51 GMT -5
that's interesting... the rear sight is mounted on the barrel... I opted to keep the hammer sight on my pair of 51's... I get a longer sight radius, but the slight wiggle of the hammer... I get very acceptable accuracy, but not "best accuracy of any gun" suspect the barrel mounted rear sight helps... I also opted for 38 Long Colt chambering... guessing you're going to love this gun...
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Post by bobwright on Dec 22, 2016 17:49:11 GMT -5
Any updates? Anxiously awaiting a range report on this one I got an email from Cimarron yesterday telling me they had four of these on order and are expecting them any day now. Bob Wright |
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rWt
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Post by rWt on Dec 23, 2016 6:52:48 GMT -5
A great idea and revolver!!
Enjoy!
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Post by jdpress on Dec 23, 2016 17:28:32 GMT -5
Bob:
What a great choice for a beautiful vintage-style Colt revolver!
You are going to really enjoy it from both an aesthetics and shooting standpoint!
Merry Christmas!
J.D. Press
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