TruthTellers
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I saw a used 1862 Pocket Police online last week and since I'd had my eye on them for so long, I grabbed it for $250. It has the 6.5 inch barrel that I wanted and while I kind of know there's always the chance you could wind up with a rusted/pitted cylinder and bore, I took the chance figuring if I like the revolver, I can buy a spare barrel.
Well, the cylinder looks fine, some surface discoloration from rust, but it's not objectionable as I have that in one of my '58 NMA's because my first time shooting, I didn't know I had to clean it within a few days.
Apart from some minor scratches and dents on the frame and grips, the issue is the bore of the barrel; it's pitted pretty well in several spots and the seller said the barrel "looked good." There's also some play in the cylinder when locked up, which I don't have in my 1851 Pietta, so I'm not sure if the Uberti Pockets are supposed to have some play in the cylinder.
The thing is, I like the revolver, it has an excellent feel and with the 6.5 inch barrel, it's not top heavy or anything. Like I said, I could buy another barrel for it, maybe the 5.5 or 3.5 inch and keep the 6.5 inch as a spare.
My concern is if I go to re-sell it, I have to tell the buyer that the bore is pitted and I'm wondering how that's going to affect the resale price. If I can't get at least $200 for it, should I send this back and get a refund?
Well, the cylinder looks fine, some surface discoloration from rust, but it's not objectionable as I have that in one of my '58 NMA's because my first time shooting, I didn't know I had to clean it within a few days.
Apart from some minor scratches and dents on the frame and grips, the issue is the bore of the barrel; it's pitted pretty well in several spots and the seller said the barrel "looked good." There's also some play in the cylinder when locked up, which I don't have in my 1851 Pietta, so I'm not sure if the Uberti Pockets are supposed to have some play in the cylinder.
The thing is, I like the revolver, it has an excellent feel and with the 6.5 inch barrel, it's not top heavy or anything. Like I said, I could buy another barrel for it, maybe the 5.5 or 3.5 inch and keep the 6.5 inch as a spare.
My concern is if I go to re-sell it, I have to tell the buyer that the bore is pitted and I'm wondering how that's going to affect the resale price. If I can't get at least $200 for it, should I send this back and get a refund?