Colt 1861 Navy Revolver by Uberti

[@GunsOfTheWest]

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[@lemmdus2119]

I have to thank you Dustin. You brought back my love for historical guns. I got a reproduction Walker Colt for my 50th birthday and just a few months ago I purchased an original 1860 Army Colt manufactured in 1861 and was used in the Civil War. It’s in great shape and I could fire it…if I wanted to. 😉

[@MH-sp7te]

The 1860 Army is my Mona Lisa of 1800s cap and ball, but I can definitely see the allure of the 1861 Navy. Thanks for the great video!

[@keiththomas3141]

I think the 1861 Navy is one of the most beautiful guns in existence, especially with the blued steel. Uberti makes great guns. Thanks for posting.

[@soniclightning8]

I prefer that metallic shine from The War Between The States.

[@biggusdickus5986]

I'm with you if a gun could be called sexy the 1861 is the Miss World of guns, lol, either black or blued its sleek smooth lines tell of style, but it still suggests power and a speedy death to those who it targets.

[@bloodypirategutszero8899]

I have a Layman 1860 made 1979 and it’s still in excellent condition

[@arshaw150]

I bought the same revolver when I couldn’t find an 1851 Navy. Definitely worth it!

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Adam Shaw ; If you'd be interested in a Pietta 1851 Navy with the Brass hand guard, MidwayUSA has them in .44 caliber. At least they did a week ago. I bought one but haven't been able to shoot it yet. Good luck.

[@linuxknight]

Really like the 1861 Navy, especially like this with the blued trigger guard and back strap. Most likely next on my list!

[@masgrey9608]

That is in my opinion the best looking revolver ever designed. Nice!

[@THEFORGO10]

With each one of your videos I fall more in love with these percussion revolvers, can't wait for the day that I'm able to get one for myself

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I have to agree, the 1851 is my favorite as well. Nice video Dustin!

[@hdsporty79]

I love my 1861 Uberti it is really attractive! And it shoots well I installed the slix shots and slicked the action up!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Fascinating look at this....great history as always.

[@KowboyUSA]

Big win for Uberti not stamping up text all over the sides of the barrel

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

Dustin beautiful collection. I personally like the 51 navys looks a little more then the 61. But the 61 is still a very beautiful revolver. Funny you like the blue more then brass. Truth is brass is not what 90% of the civilian sold colts looked like new. The brass was silver plated. Every cap and ball colt i own. from my dragoon to my 49 pocket all have traces of silver plating still on the brass. All my navys had silver plated brass as well and they fought in the civil war. So in the past most looked silver not brass. Also another reason i like uberti more then pietta. Ubertis size shape and there parts are extremely close to original colts. So close a lot of parts will fit or can be easily be made to fit originals.. Pietta wont even come close. Dont get me wrong i do like pietta. But uberti is closer to originals... Cheers

[@KevinMn1]

I love my 61 Navy and your videos have really helped me understand the black powder sport. Your paper cartridge kit works great too!

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks!

[@vehdynam]

That was very informative and interesting. I wished Uberti had more of a presence in Canada. Many thanks.

[@avoidrealnames]

So glad I found this channel! Just read the book Revolver: Sam Colt and the Six-Shooter that Changed America. Love me some living history 💕 I wish more young adults understood our nation's history

[@ksherwoodb]

I love the colt cap and ball revolver’s. Just got a ‘62 pocket police. It’s a great little pistol.

[@crumply5959]

I like the looks of the 1862 police which you should definitely do a review on.

[@TheJCJexe]

The octagonal barrels are beautiful!

[@classicgunstoday1972]

The bluing is blinding it's so bright. Looks great!

[@milododds1]

These types of guns are such an amazing piece of history. I am enjoying learning what was made when and by whom. My journey started with lever action rifles (Old Henry & Yellow Boy) and then got into researching black powder rifles and pistols.

[@patjohnson3100]

Very interesting . I like the 1851 in part because I like the octagonal barrels.

[@jeffbrancy]

That is so beautiful! They all are! Great video Dustin!

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks!

[@marcodellacqua15]

Hi Dustin, yes, different nipples that don't cause so much blowback may help, but I had the stuck cap debris issue as well and solved it slightly differently. If you look at the hammer face, you'll see the slot for resting the hammer between chambers engaging the pins in the cylinder is cut very sharp, and the lower portion of the hammer face has twin 90° angles which are very sharp as well, whose inner portion work literally like a table fork to stick into the cap's soft copper. Just take a diamond file or fine (300> grit) stone and lightly sand the _inner_ edges of the slot and inner angles, rounding them. Disassemblying the hammer from the revolver makes this much easier. Do many light passes rather than a few heavy ones: you want to deburr the edges and make them slightly (a few thousandths) round. This will prevent the copper cap from sticking into the hammer. I usually shoot 20 grains of N°2 or N°3 Swiss powder in my 1851 Navy with round ball and stopped having this annoying issue (whcih gets even more annoying when the stuck copper shard falls off while cocking the hammer and falls into the lockwork forcing you to disassemble the whole trigger mechanism...) You can obviously apply both solutions and be even more confident the issue won't present itself. Have fun.

[@donaldlivingston970]

Nice revolver and video. I agree with you, I like the looks of the 1851 over the 1861. I just really like the octagonal barrel.

[@WhatIsYourMalfunction]

I ordered one a few days ago from Dixie, and waiting delivery. Great timing on this pistol review. Thanks for your efforts. I have cartridges made up using your kit. Can't wait to try them out.

[@gregorybusse4614]

I haven’t fired a black power since the 70’s I’m glade i found you I have to 44 left in a pal of water in the back of my property fix them using a gunsmith look forward to shoot your video are helpful

[@darrellh1840]

Love the videos Dustin! Keep ‘em coming!

[@denisdegamon8224]

I have both the 1860 Army and 1861 Navy revolver. I also have the 1862 Police in the Uberti Colt line. I forgot to mention the 1858 Remington as well in .44 caliber. I love nit only the old black powder pistols, I really like the nostalgic history that goes with them. I just got into making paper cartridges for them last year after shooting them for over 46 years. I have both your paper cartridge kit and conical bullet molds for both the .36 cal ( Johnson & Dow) and Kerr .44 cal bullets.

[@gunyoda2356]

I am absolutely in love with my 61' navy from Uberti. Great gun for sure!

[@bunkstagner298]

Dustin you have motivated me and my 1861 is loaded and ready on the bench. I use 15 grain volume FFFg a lube wad and ball. Thanks and thanks for your work. The 1861 s beautiful.and you shoot it perfectly.

[@rezlogan4787]

I was always mystified by the Army’s request for an 8” barrel for the 1860, since it seems to make little difference. However, the previous Army pistols were the 1842 single shot percussion pistols that were exactly 14” in total length. With that added 1/2 inch, the 1860 is exactly 14” long, which might have meant the same saddle holsters could have been issued or it could have made it handle and balance more like the single shot guns.

[@dennisatkins9837]

All 3 of those guns are beautiful!

[@blackpowdershooter44]

Best looking black powder revolver imo

[@JammyGuns]

That's a truly beautiful example, congrats!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

good review i enjoyed your video

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks, Blackie!

[@ThePrader]

Best BP video on You Tube. I have 2 Navy 1851 Colt clones and have to decide whether to get an 1861 Colt Navy or a 1862 Colt Police model. Thanks. I am now thinking I will go and jump for the 1861 Navy. It really is a beautiful weapon.

[@cameronhadley8209]

Love your videos, and by the way I’ve been using the heck out of your .36 cal paper cartridge kit for my Remington and it is amazing!

[@GunsOfTheWest]

That’s great to hear! Thanks!

[@oasis6444]

Hi, Very interesting video, as usually. I liked the visual comparison of the three models on the table. Good idea. By the way, I’ve always wondered if they had the same frequent cap jam issue back to the old days? But may be, you already made a video I missed, on that question. Keep going, it’s always a pleasure to watch your passionate vids. 👍

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Awesome shooting!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@GunsOfTheWest]

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[@Ford360CID]

i just ordered one this morning, i've been waiting for midway to restock but its been several months now and i figured i'll spend the extra 45$ just to get it ..they were all out of the 1851's but like you said the 1861 is a very robust and a handsome gun anyways i can always purchase the 1851 at a later time when they ever restock or if midway restocks but the go extremely fast, but it appears the dixie gun works is a bit more reliable as far as availability great video sir as usual.

[@classicgunstoday1972]

I just got one today from Cimarron (Texas Jacks) in Fredericksburg, TX. Feels great can’t wait to shoot it. Probably order your paper cartridge kit

[@3ducs]

I have one of these, a very nice revolver, very well done. I do not like the protruding screw heads meant to secure a shoulder stock. The screws interrupt the smooth lines of the piece and the shoulder stocks are impossible to find. Otherwise very nice revolvers.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

They dud a giid job matching the finish with the work they did on the loading gage.

[@connormarek1028]

Hey wow!!! I was waiting for the video on this one.

[@waynehendrix4806]

Dustin, I've been looking at and considering an addition to my 51 navy, brass. Not sure if I just want that 10 year upgrade, or push up to a 44 cal version. Decisions.... Thanks for the video. I use a private club for my range. Never got stamped like that. We just use entry cards. Or maybe that was a tattoo from prison. Does that say "Ned Pepper"??

[@alanpeterson6224]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@shannonludwick5738]

Nice shooting heck of a group

[@johnt.chambers4204]

I like the Colt Cartridgeworks bullet better than anything I have shot in my 36s. Also, I too am more of a 51 fan. Maybe it is just a nostalgia thing with me because the 51 navy was my first percussion revolver.

[@maxmccain8950]

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. I thought all Colt navies had octagonal barrels. I wonder which model Hickok had.

[@tnbass2833]

Hickok had several different guns over his life including smith and Wesson revolvers. That said he was known for a pair of ivory gripped 51 navies.

[@maxmccain8950]

@@tnbass2833 I just watched a video from the Rock Island Auction Company. They had one of his guns. It came from the pair that was on display at the Cody Museum. It was indeed a 51 Navy.

[@RadDadisRad]

Out of all reproductions the 1861 Colt Navy is my favorite to shoot. I will say don’t shoot over 25 grains of Triple 7 too many times.

[@granite345rt6]

What does that mean? Looking to buy the 1861 navy as my first black powder revolver. I don't know a whole lot other than get a steel frame so they don't stretch

[@RadDadisRad]

@@granite345rt6 even with a steel frame you’ll pull the arbor with hot loads.

[@granite345rt6]

@RadDadisRad when u say hot loads you mean alot of powder? Sorry I'm new to the black powder gun world. Would like to get into it

[@RadDadisRad]

@@granite345rt6 yes a lot of powder. Max load of the cylinder is 35 or 40 grains. I forget. If you want to shoot a lot the Remington 1858 is a better shooter.

[@westleymore4752]

I had to work on the hand and timing was terrible out of the Dixie box. I actually se t it back and they offered a refund I told them send it back I will make it work. In short order from Taylor's or EMF. My pietta revolvers function much better out of box. But the Uberti is a beautiful gun

[@clongshanks5206]

Great video In the future, could you go over the price in bp shooting as of 2022-23? Ammo, powder, caps, and the bp guns themselves. Also, what websites you use for this awesome sport/hobby. Thanks

[@justinweaver8787]

Very nice pistol!!

[@albertvonschultz9137]

Well overall 3 look pretty nice-looking. I don't know if it's where you got the mic at or if it's just the guns in the background but they sound like toys going off compared to that Cannon. I will say the black powder always seemed like it had a better sound to it

[@lawrencetoto9225]

I had to buy a wedge and screw just to fix the cylinder gap bran new! P[etta is a shooter! Uberty is just pretty!

[@Rumblestrip]

Definitely interested in seeing if slixshots fix your cap jam issue. I got a couple uberti guns... Weak hammer springs in both, kinda turned me off to em.

[@williamsepessy8687]

Funny how that extra 1/2 inch on the Army changes the "feel" for me over the 61 Navy. The Navy seems to point naturally, while the Army has a "long, slender wand" feel that, again for me, doesn't track the target like the Navy

[@anamerican481]

Nice pistol, I think one would be nice to have. Nice video to 👍

[@thefifthportal8294]

Great video! I'm new to cap and ball revolvers, and I'm having a heck of a time trying to find a web store that sells the percussion caps. I see that Midway has none in stock. Can you point me in the right direction? thanks 😊

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Unfortunately, I can’t find them either. Fortunately, I had a good supply before the shortage to keep me going for a while.

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Shhh, Dixie Gunworks. Dinae you go telling everyone now.. I still gotta buy a few for meself too.

[@TheGoldPoppy]

Hey Dustin, I looked on your channel but I could not find it. Do you have a video about casting your own round bullets. And what the differences in ball diameter does in different brands of revolvers? Just got my first 1860 Army by Pietta. Trying to decide what size ball to try first. And what size ball to cast.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Unfortunately, KZbin took down the video. For that revolver, a .454 ball should be your best bet.

[@whspioneer89]

Nice Colts. How many paper cartridges do you usually make at a time? Do you cast bullets one day and keep them in stock

[@lessage760]

thank you sir nice gun loved the vidio

[@willbishop3378]

Can you do a review of ubertis navy conversion? That’s my favorite handgun of all time and nobody seems to have a review of it

[@greenbroccolistudios1275]

That gun gives me the Gloomwood And Red dead redemption 2 vibes

[@phyzel9417]

Sam was right, very pretty revolver. Do you have an issue with the Uberti arbors being too short, or supposedly too short? I have read quite a bit on forums discussing this issue. Is it really a problem?

[@556Dustin]

Hey I’m getting a 1851 navy but I can’t find any percussion caps do you know we’re to find some by chance

[@jasonjulian1]

I just went through this, having bought a 51 navy a couple weeks ago. There's nothing available anywhere.. I went to 22lrreloader and bought a tap o cap cap die. I punch my own now out of empty aluminum cans and use Prime All primer compound.

[@556Dustin]

@@jasonjulian1 thanks for the info

[@keiththomas3141]

Cabellas

[@jasonjulian1]

@@keiththomas3141 none of the Cabelas here in Michigan have anything related to primers, caps, powder, or anything. It's been such a pain finding anything in stock..

[@556Dustin]

@@jasonjulian1 yeah I couldn’t find them at canellas earthier

[@jefffbrownstar]

I know ammo is hard to with low power cowboy loads. But you think about getting a cartridge conversion?

[@tommcqueen3145]

👍I looking to get one

[@thitsugaya1224]

In your opinion was it a good fighting handgun, or would you say the extra power of the 1860 made it superior, or was their enough difference to make a difference? This is of course only compared to firearms of the same era, obviously later firearms were superior such as the Colt 1873, and the Remington 1875, and others of that era.

[@mr.e.2175]

How long do you think Lee Kay will be around?

[@classicgunstoday1972]

Does yours have issues with misfiring percussion caps? I’ve put 5 cylinder full in my new Uberti ‘61 and no matter how tight I get the main screw spring, I get misfires (percussion caps failing to pop)

[@GunsOfTheWest]

I’m sorry to hear that! I haven’t had that trouble with this one.

[@oldeays5085]

That plunger only shoved the ball 1/4 of a inch in the cylinder. And with only 17grains you are not compressing the charge enough! Yes, it works clearly. But, with that same amount of charge you need a wad before, ball. 20grains is the least amount that is safe to use without a wad! With a 20 grain charge you will compress the charge enough. Just do the measuring and see yourself. Using a conical bullet 17 gr. Will compress enough but, not a ball. Great video!

[@csorgb05]

Remington caps are problematic. I prefer RWS or CCI caps. I load my 36cal revolvers with 25 grains of black powder and a round ball. I get tight groups with that load.

[@Serenityindailylife]

New....an 1861 revolver... wow, how long did it take to edit?

[@ronaldomello4463]

Muito lindas lindas lindas.

[@thomasboylan3751]

Nice video

[@moneybags_b]

Where would you recommend me buying one at I know usamidway it kind of prices have any other dealer in mind

[@GunsOfTheWest]

I’ve bought several from them. Also Cabela’s and Sportsman’s Warehouse.

[@cowboywoodard2569]

Get a remington cap problem over with

[@Magicguy15]

Where can I get one?

[@GunsOfTheWest]

I bought this one from Midway USA.

[@tberkoff]

That is not actual color case hardening on the frame. Uberti/Pietta does an acid wash on the steel. Its purely cosmetic.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

I know that, but that’s still the name that they call the finish.

[@Kevin-o4p4e]

I got a 1861 navy colt

[@dg11306]

I prefer Uberti to Pietta. There are fewer burs, better fit and finish.

[@JohnDoe-wp6xd]

What caps should I use if I have not replaced the nipples?

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Remington #10 is the best. CCI #11 works also.

[@JohnDoe-wp6xd]

@@GunsOfTheWest thank you

[@edmarmohr3611]

Muito legal 👏👏👍👍

[@pulesjet]

/????? My 1851 army has the bras under frame n brass.. The short ram rod seriously herts the hand.

[@CMT501]

So I don’t bleed

[@jimlehman5433]

London model.

[@theodoreaguglia8902]

I swear I can smell it everytime he shoots......

[@CMT501]

I can’t shoot it because I’m not old enough

[@2011Matz]

Why are you calling it a Navy? Its a M1860 Army.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

This is not an 1860 Army. The 1860 Army came out before this one, was a .44 caliber and had an 8” barrel. This is the 1861 Navy, which came out later, was a .36 caliber, and had a 7.5” barrel. They’re not the same.

[@mikepoteet1443]

The '51 navy is nicer.

[@CMT501]

I want to shoot this but I’m 10

[@QqQq-py8ux]

This is not Colt Navy. This is Colt Army

[@GunsOfTheWest]

No, that’s a common mistake because the 1861 Navy is not as well-known as other models. The Army is .44 caliber and the Navy is .36 caliber.

[@ralphperez4862]

That is a fine looking rig. Perhaps ypu can tell me where to get one. Hey, you can also message me on Facebook messenger so that we don't get into trouble. Wink. Wink

[@stevensheats7536]

Nice video Dustin Winegar I’m on Facebook page and messenger app and I add you on messenger app