Model12Win
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Hi, gang! I've been wanting to get back into the cap n' ball game for a while now. They're just so cheap to shoot and a HOOT!!! Well I sold my '51 Uberti Navy a couple years back. Guys, I'll admit, shouldn't a done that. I've missed in since, and boy do I feel like a real boob for getting rid of it!!
There's something about the way they balance in the hand, the look, the feel, and I appreciate the .36 caliber. Light recoil yet good effectiveness. Just as Elmer Keith mentioned Confederate cavalrymen telling him, the .36 round ball did its job very well.
I've recently become aware of what's known as the "London model" Colt 1851 Navy. These were apparently made in Colt's London-based factory, about 42,000 were made and they were used by the British military in Crimea etc. and some found there way back to America to participate in our Civil War. They are differentiated from the standard U.S. made guns by using a blued steel grip frame and trigger guard over the usual brass ones.
I see that Uberti of Italy makes a reproduction, and I must say, it is a most handsome looking piece:
Looks VERY nice and I appreciate the blued steel furnishings. Looks more unique than the normal brass and in my eyes just really looks incredible. Does anyone out there own one and if so, what do you think of it? Going to probably pick one up in the very near future. I enjoyed my first Uberti (Cimarron imported) '51 and found the quality and finish to be outstanding.
Anyone want to share there thoughts on this model? Any input, knowledge or experience would be greatly appreciated!
-M12
There's something about the way they balance in the hand, the look, the feel, and I appreciate the .36 caliber. Light recoil yet good effectiveness. Just as Elmer Keith mentioned Confederate cavalrymen telling him, the .36 round ball did its job very well.
I've recently become aware of what's known as the "London model" Colt 1851 Navy. These were apparently made in Colt's London-based factory, about 42,000 were made and they were used by the British military in Crimea etc. and some found there way back to America to participate in our Civil War. They are differentiated from the standard U.S. made guns by using a blued steel grip frame and trigger guard over the usual brass ones.
I see that Uberti of Italy makes a reproduction, and I must say, it is a most handsome looking piece:
Looks VERY nice and I appreciate the blued steel furnishings. Looks more unique than the normal brass and in my eyes just really looks incredible. Does anyone out there own one and if so, what do you think of it? Going to probably pick one up in the very near future. I enjoyed my first Uberti (Cimarron imported) '51 and found the quality and finish to be outstanding.
Anyone want to share there thoughts on this model? Any input, knowledge or experience would be greatly appreciated!
-M12