PERCUSSION REVOLVER SERIES UBERTI 1860 ARMY WITH FLUTED CYL

[@edmcg1918]

Brother, you speak to our hearts out here. Just finished smoothing the action ( most needed) on my 1860 fluted and addressing the front sight. Your videos and knowledge are spectacular. Need to get to know the piece a bit before antique finish and naming. You do fine work! Thanks!

[@jw-sigp2258]

Absolutely love your content. Your cap and ball content is awesome. I’ve been doing a lot of percussion revolver content on my channel lately. I really like that 1860 with the fluted cylinder. It looks sharp.

[@antoniosaraiva8779]

I was interested in getting into black powder, because I love the look of the old replica's and came across your videos, and your knowledge on this subject is amazing. Thank you for sharing your videos and teaching us newbies how to get started...and please keep these type of videos coming.

[@BigRooster616]

Nice 1860 . Cant wait to see the outcome ! I have a Original Clot 1860 that I shoot. People ask me why I shoot it . I tell them it was made to shoot . If I don't Hotrod it . It will shoot forever. Thank you for keeping this series going . Love it .

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i was born a full 100 yrs after that war began..and yet i still saw those old gun in service of poor people as home defence and hunting guns in the 1970's

[@grizzlytabaccy]

Blackie I am ready to see that 1860 antiqued that's gonna be a good video enjoyed your antiquing video of stormborn

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Coming soon!

[@bluescatreimer]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS I got my 1861 Navy ordered today so I will be watching your technic on antiquing your 1860 Army.

[@ronnyrono782]

I also have a favorite revolver I named, "pooky wooky lovie doodles boom boom". I love that gun.

[@bunkstagner298]

I have one and it is the best looking hand gun in the rack. With a shoulder stock it is a show stopper. OK Blackie you have motivated to shoot it today. Thank you for your work.

[@blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194]

Great video and awesome revolver. I have the same 1860 Army with the full fluted cylinder and the cut out and extra screw for the shoulder stock but mine is made by Armi San Marco. Thanks for the history lesson on this model of 1860 Army revolver. I love all your videos, thank you.

[@prebaned]

what importer did you purchace from and where are the importer markings on the pistol?

[@martybilski5231]

Hello Blackie I seen Mike's video on this gun I've been wanting one ever since. I just love the look of that cylinder. Can't wait until you antique her.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it will not be long

[@spud4ever290]

If it is just the cylinder you like , you can get it here for the Uberti 1860 (www.taylorsfirearms.com/1860-army.html?___SID=U ) or here for the Uberti 1861 Navy (www.taylorsfirearms.com/1861-navy.html?___SID=U )

[@bobjohnson2089]

@@spud4ever290 Thanks for links! I just ordered a fluted cyl for my 1861 Navy, I didn't know they made them in .36.

[@stargod3064]

What does it mean to antique it? I’m just getting into bp revolvers. So far I have the Uberti 1860 Army and the Pietta 1860 Snub Nose revolver which is identical to the Uberti just shorter barrel. As well as the NAA Super Companion which from what I’ve been told is the only muzzleloader that can shoot smokeless powder? Maybe someday I will put some bullseye in it but for now I’m using triple 7. You’ve helped me learn a lot about how these bp revolvers work so thank you 🙏 you and mike are great 👍

[@therightisright8276]

Great video Blackie! I picked up one of these exact models for 275. new with box at a local gun show, after everybody else ignored it looking for auto cartridge guns. I took it out to sight it, expecting to file the front sight, try different powder measures, sizes of balls and hoped for the best, but I'll be dipped if the gun wasnt shooting bullseyes at 35 feet straight out of the box with 35 gr of pyrodex and .457 hornady balls. As #10 Remington caps are hard to find, I used #11 but it actually worked fine without issues at all. This is a damn fine gun and I will buy a conversion cylinder from Howell and keep it. Wish I could give the same praise to my Pietta Remington 1858 .44, but that's a different story.

[@JackGorton1960s]

Top notch explanation and detail.

[@jameskinsey7866]

I watched this video when it first came out but I noticed this time the grip frame is a combo of blued back strap and brass trigger guard. I don't think I've seen this combo before and it gives a wonderful look.

[@sdolsay]

Great video Blackie, love that Army! Looking forward to the antiquing.

[@joeltowle2737]

I have a Pietta in a SAA in 357 Mag, that has a 1860 grip and a Bisley hammer, with octagon 5.5" barrel. It's beautiful! Love that camo, BTW!

[@bruceclark5627]

YOU are the only one out there doing this kind of content for the average,Joe lunchbox type of guy.THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! please keep them coming.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Will do! and thank yo ufor watching

[@MarioGarcia-pq9pr]

Awesome review. I’ve been I the market for an 1860 army but I couldn’t decide which one to get fluted or not. I just bout mine it’s also fluted and can’t wait to shoot it thanks for the review it helped me in choosing 👍🔥

[@bernardmclaughlin2303]

Great video Blackie! Always enjoy your black powder info!

[@TheGravitywerks]

Love the thorough history! Thank you for the video!

[@charleswhitten2964]

Very good video Blackie , yes the fluted 1860 is my favorite also matter of fact I have a pair of them. They are the best handling revolver in my opinion .

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

they are nice for sure

[@denniswilson7825]

Hi Blackie! I just got one of these from Sportsman's Guide last month. Beautiful pistol!

[@jeffrichards5106]

Sweet gun Blackie, another great video and history lesson too. Have a good Memorial Day weekend my friend.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks you too

[@natef1191]

You know Blackie, I became real sweet on black powder revolvers because of your percussion revolver series several years back when you first published your videos with Stormborn. Now here we are not two weeks ago I bought one of those very same guns from Midway as well. I cannot wait to see more from you with that gun and maybe I'll follow along with my own. God bless from Ohio!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i plan on doing the antique finish video soon..stay tuned

[@dennispaxton3315]

I have been waiting to buy a black powder pistol. I have watched your KZbin videos for six months or more. I have different caliber weapons. From 22 to 458 socom 10 inch barrel pistol carbine I built on an AR reciever. Baught the umberti 1860 fluted cylinder last month. Shot the pistol today. Shot about 24 to 30 rounds today. What a great time I had today. The sights are better than I expected. Now I know why a snall capper is needed. Still learning, thanks for your informatioal videos.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

enjoy.. and safe journeys to you

[@justinshepherd4020]

Your black powder videos are great i like them more then the mentioned deulist but respect him a good deal too.yall are by far the best with the cap and ball guns and look forward to this a good deal. Thanks man.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

duelist is a great guy and i fully respect his knowledge..safe journeys to ya

[@m2gjam139]

Well this is my next B/P revolver I have a .36 caliber Navy and .44 caliber Army. I want to get that Colt. I will find one and get it today. I like the way it comes apart I will order some of those ready loads I like those. Thanks for the information.

[@MrRugercat45]

Can’t wait to see the antiqued 1860! To me they look so much better with the old time finish.

[@fredmassoni672]

Great video my man, I have the same gun and I love it mine only has 3 clicks but its the fluted model sn xxx

[@gennaromassi5524]

Hello from South Florida, Love your show. Love your pistols especially the ones that you antiqued. Keep safe and strong .

[@michaelfife5022]

I got a 58 Remington for Midway and it's got the crowned barrel a few days ago and everything was case hardened with it great gun they're worth the extra

[@drmachinewerke1]

Just bought a rare original colt 1851 Navy 5” with the rare one of a kind fluted barrel. I named it Euroarms sheriff Nice fluted cylinder.

[@lessage760]

Great great vidio sir that is a beautiful gun and now I will have to look at them thank you for doing this precision vidio I love these

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad you liked it

[@badoldbiker368]

Thanks for sharing, very nice revolver, enjoyed your talk on it, looking forward to seeing it antiquated up.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it will not be too long before i do that series of videos

[@soylentgreen7074]

I used a rubber mallet on the wedges. I bring one to the range with me. I load the cylinder up, reassemble the gun, then cap it.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have found a clothes pin taken apart makes a good hardwood drift

[@spiritualawakenings6251]

Great video as usual Blackie. I love the one I have and so far no complaints. Thanks to Mike I have been checking out the Lemat revolver and have almost convinced myself that I must have it. So far in my collection I have Piettas, Ubertis, ASMs, Army sports, Army Jagers, and love em all.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have shot a lemat quite a bit since a close friend had one..it was lots of fun to shoot

[@spiritualawakenings6251]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS For 900 to 1200 bucks it better be fun lol.

[@boomstick4054]

Here’s a tip on antiquing steel that works for me. I use it mostly on knives & axes, but it will work on a gun. It does vary with the different contents of your particular steel. We all know how gun blue liquid actually etches into your steel, I do a series of bluing & removing the gun blue with Birchwood Casey Gun Blue & Rust Remover. It contains sulphuric acid & phosphoric acid, so wear hand & eye protection. Just depends on the steel or iron alloy, but you will see a desirable finish after the remover is used. Each time you blue, it’s etching the steel deeper. It may be 1 or 2 times of bluing & removing, or more. The dull finish is a dead grey, & it doesn’t rust any faster than a blue finish. Looks similar to the “Old Silver” finish on modern blackpowder revolvers.

[@HomesteadingPatriot]

I dont own a SAA yet and was looking to purchase one, but there's something about the percussion guns that has me hesitating and thinking about some colt percussion guns.

[@Jorge-hj2tp]

Thanx Blackie I just ordered 1 yesterday! Lol :)

[@OldBiker54]

I have same type Uberti with fluted cylinder and shoulder stock,,,flap holster,,my Uberti made 1970

[@MORiverFishing]

Great video, I appreciate the knowledge you share with us Blackie

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

I appreciate that

[@Flintlock85]

Another great video! Nice job Blackie!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thank you safe journeys

[@smokeytokyo4553]

I have one just like that very nice gun

[@jazzman5598]

Fine vid Sir. Thank you

[@delmarhauff4707]

Great video. Can’t wait to get one myself

[@happymark1805]

my .36 1851 is called frankenstein, just because someone took the frontsight off took a file and made room for another front sight, its the only gun I have with a name, its a 51 year old Uberti and it still shoots.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

good guns will often earn a name

[@thomassedam6599]

Great information, I'm new to your channel and I really enjoy the black powder videos Good job sir

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

well welcome to my channel and thank for the comment..safe journeys to you

[@go911boy]

I have the same revolver I need to name mine just don’t know what to it. I will tell you story sap. 23 2014 I was at my brother-in-law place he has 40 aces we shooting our guns I was about to take a shot and my brother-in-law started talking to me I had a bad habit of twirling my pistol it was cocked not thinking twirled my gun of course the gun went off shooting my self in the foot it took two mouths two recover I fully recovered . Thanks be to God

[@geffreybolster3780]

Wow! You ve owned 30 of them?! That s incredible! Good find! I have an Authentic Colt fluted model w/Shoulder Stock. That s fun! I cast from a Signature Colt .44 mold. It casts a 195g 'Richmond' looking elongated. It performs v e r y well! 27g FFFg BP sends it down range with plenty of smack. Yeah, Colt got greedy with the fluted cylinder, trying to lighten it even more. He quickly went to the 'Cavalry/Belted' (rebated) cylinder to strengthen it. He also 'coned' the chambers for further strengthening. Also, the original barrel length was 7 1/2''. The military demanded an 8'' barrel. Colt did this w i t h o u t lengthening the lever. That s why the lever is set back a little.

[@geffreybolster3780]

Btw, note how the barrel is a l o t thinner over that of the '61 Navy'. The Navy and the Army are almost the s a m e weight!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep colt wanted the power of a dragoon in the hand size and weight of a navy model and he came real close..which is esp .impressive when you concider the metal available to him at the time and all this was being down with steam power or water power machines

[@JohnTBlock]

With ya, on "special" guns being named - my very first 1911, (bought for $80.00, in the 70's!)had been set up w/ bullseye sights, and I fitted it w/ a long trigger, Commander style hammer and beaver tail grip safety. Used it in NRA bullseye competition, always shot better than I could hold it! BUT, it wasn't a Colt, it,was a 1927 Argentine, .45acp, so I named it "El Gaucho". Still my bedside pistol....

[@DJ-dt4kz]

Great video , I enjoyed the detail description on the Uberti manufacturing of this model 👍. I believe this pistola just made the short list. Id love to see a round ball and conical accuracy video with this one once ya get it accustomed to it.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Right on..i will be doing just that and talk of what each (ball / conical) performs in the field

[@dennispaxton3315]

Decided to work on the pistol. Last week I installed a new bolt. Last night I had to file the sides of the hammer, this time the hammer bolt spring had broken. At 1am this morning ordered a new bolt hammer spring. Still not happy this pistol has been trouble from day one.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

sorry for your troubles..i have had a few stinkers in my time the colt 51 reissue i got had lots of problems when i got it..

[@dennispaxton3315]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS l will call uberti USA tomorrow. I am told they should repair or replacement of the pistol. Will keep you posted.

[@dennispaxton3315]

I did call Benelli USA, they were sorry I had an issue with this pistol. Will be happy to repair or replacement. Glad you suggested I call them. That is why I had trouble contacting them. The contract for uberti is Benelli USA

[@bgurtek]

Blackie, now it all makes sense. You're a gunsmith.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i did a bit on the side to help makes ends meet..but that was yrs ago

[@bgurtek]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS At least you made ends meet with it. For me it''s merely a hobby run amok.

[@arthuriusdreamcatcher7112]

Thank You for a great video, love 1860's army!!!✌️👍😁

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lisar3006]

The very best 1860 Army reproduction was made in Belgium in the 1960's from Centaure Arms it has the European Colt markings and are about as incidental to an original Colt 1860 you will see. They are scarce and expensive I got lucky and bought mine from a guy who got it when his granddad died and had no clue what it was. It was new in the original box with all the paper work and even the wax paper the gun was warped in. I ask him what he wanted and he said how about a $100.00 I said sold. Check out www.1960nma.org (FROCA) I wash uberti would make their arbor long enough to touch the barrel assembly like a real Colt or even the Pietta. Great video like always Blackie Thanks.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

nice score on the gun..

[@michaels3429]

Congrats on the new gun

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks..you will be seeing more of it

[@hamm6035]

So cool.

[@dennispaxton3315]

I have tried to contact uberti USA. To no avail via email. I have mechanical working knowledge. I understand what you and Mike instructions are. Just a bad uberti pistol. My son will visit tomorrow, he knows how to speak to customer service. Myself I don't. LOL. I know tomorrow is Saturday, if not tomorrow he will call Monday to uberti USA. Thanks for the informationl videos.

[@robertallen5531]

Blackie im considering buying this very model. I love the look of the fluted cylinder but im worried about how well it will hold up compared to the round cylinder. Is it safe and if so what powder charge. Thank you. Your videos are so helpful to me.

[@KH2837]

Cant wait to see that one antiqued & the process! Beautiful peice!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Very soon!

[@billyhill4937]

I touched up the crown on my 1860 colt and it definitely improved the accuracy. I have a new Uberti barrel but the barrel pins in the Colt frame are bigger than they are on a Uberti so I would have to drill the holes larger on the Uberti barrel if I wanted to use it on the Colt frame.

[@DinoNucci]

Caps Lock is a button on a computer keyboard that causes all letters of Latin and Cyrillic based scripts to be generated in capital letters. It is a toggle key: each press reverses its action. Some keyboards also implement a light, to give visual feedback about whether it is on or off.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks..lol

[@knightingalesaid]

That is a really nice revolver. Thanks for the video.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks i really like it

[@STEVEN-STEELE]

She's a bute. I saw that video you mentioned too. He seemed surprised as to it's strait shooting. Mentioned how if he hit just three of the five Clay's he would be happy. Heck as tight as she seems to shoot. Perhaps you been saying her name all along. She shoots Blood Tight. Just a thought. I named a few guns over the years many truck and all my bikes. But many of the vehicle names were not very nice for public ears. Mostly muttered under my breath as I kicked the bike over and over. The names becoming more colorful and longer as my foot and hip got to ailing me. Anyhow another great video. Thank you Sir. I'm curious if a conical hollow point has ever been done? Baring the rammer deformity Heck I'm sure one could be made to support the hole. If just for the sake of seeing what a Walker loaded at 50 grains would produce a hubcap sized spent round. Thanks again

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

lol i hear ya i had a name for a much loves and often cussed chevy c10

[@go911boy]

Good video thanks

[@Rumblestrip]

Know the feeling. I remember that video of Mike's. He did a couple on the 1862 Dance revolvers... Been on my list ever since. My dad bought me one for my birthday this year. I haven't shot it yet but I've been tricking it out a little. Slix Shots in it, got her timed and tuned, now I'm just debating if I want to antique it, being a Confederate design... Ain't made up my mind yet. I do need to fit the wood a little better to the metal either way. It's a 44 also. Just ordered Mark Hubbs Kerr bullet mold for it. I'm pondering crowning this 8 inch barrel too. Like ya say, they generally just cut em off flat, this one definitely has that issue, but it balances in my hand like my 51s. Looking forward to watching you antique that one boss. Nice gun. I eyeballed those too. Pondering a cap and ball for my wife. She likes bigger bore stuff and wants something a little odd ball. Lol

[@LarryTalbot_1313]

This is one nice gun. Can't wait to see it when you are done antiquing it!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

coming very soon

[@knightofavalon86]

Hey Blackie, I just checked my ~2 year old Cimarron- imported Uberti 1860 Army Civilian model (standard cylinder, but no mounting points for should stock) and it also has the crowned muzzle and case hardened base pin. Maybe that's how all new uberti production guns are? I dont claim to be an excellent shot, but this gun has always been extremely accurate and reliable out of the box.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

could be..but in any case i am glad they are doing it

[@exexpat11]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS I think Pietta and Uberti are in a quality arms race. One improves quality and the other does something else to improve their quality. My old Pietta Sheriff model of the early 1980's needed repaired out of the box to get it there. Now days they either are close or exceed many modern cartridge guns in finish. My N.A. 58 new Pietta made in 2018 is really impressive compared to the 80's BP pistol I had.

[@frankdn109]

Heh, and here I was thinking "Stormborn" must have meant you are a Game of Thrones fan! Looking forward to the antiquing tutorial!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

I am!

[@tylerwill5250]

I thought he slicked up the action and did some smithing during a storm lol

[@andyburns5197]

Great video!

[@dianehuston1721]

Will these load paper cartridge using the Johnson and Dow bullets.

[@jimwiskus8862]

Beautiful

[@thewerepyreking]

very informative

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you liked it

[@RandyHTFFforever]

Blackie question , did the gun new shoot to point of aim or high and to the right . batting with my first cap & ball , 1861 , I know the guns are reproes and are made just like in the day for shooting at 50 yards + . Now shoots nice group but A lot of filling to get to the left and lower .

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i widened and deeper the rear sight notch on mine so my old eyes can see thru it as of now it shoots about 4 inch high i will dial it in soon

[@greywuuf]

I asked about crowning in a forum when I first got my Pietta...as I was very surprised that it was not. You would have thought I was a heratic!. ...well suffice it to say mine will be crowned and I believe I will do an 11 degree throat as well.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

in my video on tuning a new gun.. i speak of doing a light crown by hand with a dremel tool grind cone..i have done a force cone to 11 degree before with a tool ment to work on single actions in 45 colt

[@greywuuf]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS not sure if I will chuk it in a 4 jaw jaw and do a real crown or if I will use a 1/2 ball bearing and lapping compound.

[@greywuuf]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS also I am curious ...what is the first click of the 4 .. Mine seem to be missing that as well.

[@goonsgunworks7046]

The first Colt to have 4 clicks by design was the SAA Mod.P. All previous S.A. Colts had 3 clicks. The actions are the same design except for the "safety" notch (which is the reason for the 4 clicks instead of 3) and the 2 fingered hand (necessary because of the smaller diameter ratchet of the the SAA) which has nothing to do with a "click" when cycling the action.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

good to know..i have heard about your work from bush hippy..welcome to the channel..safe journeys

[@dennispaxton3315]

I purchased this uberti 44 cal, about four weeks ago. Nothing but trouble. The bolt screw keeps backing out. Tightened down, another day at the range, again have to stop shooting because of the screw backing out. Should I contact uberti and ask for a replacement?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

you can..seems the hole in the frame is a touch big or the threads on the screw are a bit too small try swapping the trigger screw with the bold screw if thats a fix you know its the screw then..and a set of them is pretty cheap taylors and co carries them

[@teampunisher7407]

Blackie have you ever used frog lube down the bore of a black powder? Just asking I use it on my center fire weapons but just because it’s all natural thought it might be of use. Thank you

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have not but it sound like a good idea to try it

[@fabrb26]

Can you still use heavy 255 grain bullet & 777 with that fluted cylinder ?

[@SouthernDramaRecords]

Only guy i listen too about my 1860

[@linasmagnum]

Nice, but that forth click puzzles the crap out of me cuz mine klicking only three times. I always knew that this had open tops and SAAs , well, shucks. ;-)

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

1st click.. hand spring click hand engage ratchet on back of cyl ......2nd click bolt drops..3rd click bolt pops up to lock cyl......4th click hammer / sear lock at full cock

[@linasmagnum]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Thanks, but somehow I think that hand on ratchet click happens only on way back to nipple not when cocking it. SAA has safety click, that's nr.1, then goes halfcock Nr.2 and then bolt makes other two.

[@TexasHellcat1836]

I have a question regarding Uberti's quality. I've had 2 Pietta's break on me with moderate use, and it's honestly really upset me because cap and ball revolvers is really becoming my favorite hobby. Is Uberti good quality? I'm wanting to replace my broken Pietta's with a Uberti if it's better quality. I'm hoping to have an entire collection of C&B revolvers soon.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

uberti is good quality and so are pietta today..in the game of cowboy action shooting they have to be..in the past uberti was the higher grade gun..so a older gun can reflect this in terms of quality

[@keithhagler502]

The Uberti 1860 I bought around 10 years ago had some issues, to say the least. Within 2 weeks time, the loading lever latch pin fell out, and the front sight fell off. This is not to say that I dislike Uberti's, as I still buy them, and a Frisco model .45Colt, and Bisley .357 are my latest. For some reason, I think the company tends to have a little less quality control with the cap and balls. It's never anything major though, usually things like I mentioned above, however, these little things can be very annoying considering the price point. I've only had 2 pietta's in my life, and would still choose a Uberti over any Pietta. I'll go ahead and add that the navy will always be my favorite, as the 60's do not feel right in my hand, but different people, different pistols. I almost forgot, I had a 3rd model dragoon from Uberti and it had the same problem with the latch pin.

[@dennispaxton3315]

I purchased the uberti fluted cylinder ,44 cal about four weeks ago. Nothing but troubles. Every time I had gone to the range, after 12 or 18 shots, the bolt pin screw and trigger pin screw backed out. Mike said this had never happened to him. Have you had this problem? Should I contact uberti and ask for a replacement?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

a down and dirty repair is to take the screw and use pliers to lightly squeeze the threads bugger them just a tiny bit see if that a fix..if not go get new set of screws if thats a no go then the frame holes are too big contact uberti for that..hope this helps

[@aurteekay6339]

The fluted cylinder almost makes this look like a completely different gun. Wow.

[@aggyMI]

No shame in that sir, an excellent show of marksmanship 👏🏽 Your point about all guns not being created equal is interesting; do you think this is down to manufacturing tolerances or drops in source materials or craftsmanship? In the UK we have a phrase "a Friday afternoon car". The belief being that cars produced during the 1960s to 80s on a Friday afternoon would always breakdown more and rust quicker, do you think the same could be true of guns that just don't quite shoot as good as another?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i do think that to be honest..i have seen some with real attention to small details..and others ya got to wonder how it left the factory

[@wonder-bred]

Cant wait to see the antiqued version.

[@flattailbob]

Blackie, I just got my Uberti McCulloch and the first thing I noticed (besides the exxon valdez oil slick) was my model has a 3 click action. I don't know if this is right but don't know where to look if there is a problem. Could you suggest something.

[@dennispaxton3315]

Benelli USA is repairing or sending me a new uberti army 44 cal fluted cylinder. I will buy another black powder pistol soon. Can you make a suggestion? I am learning towards another uberti in 36 cal. How is a Remington? Can you tell me about the Remington pistol?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

remingtons are good guns they are a easy choice for people with little percussion revolver exp since they are built like a modern single action revolver with a fixed sight

[@freakindawgen]

Is your 1861 a Pietta? They seem to like putting 8" bbls when they came with 7" yours looks like mine with an 8".

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i think so

[@geffreybolster3780]

The front sight is nickel silver (German silver) on the actual Colts. (Walker wanted this with the 'Walker Model' specifically for the pupose of reflecting light for better sighting. This is documented in letters between Colt and Walker). What did you mean when you said that replicas click three times and Colts click four times? You stated you have a replica there (Uberti). Bolt cam, trigger, trigger, bolt. 4 clicks.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yes but most replica guns lack the click of the hand spring..this uberti made to be licensed to the colt name has that click..so it has 4 most only have the 3..nothing really important..just a little point

[@TheYjmfan]

Blackie can I ask I’m in the process of loading some paper cartridges is it a good idea to assemble them with lubed wonder wads or dry as I want to load them and store them ready for use.will the lube in the lubed wad affect the powder at all?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have stored lubed wads in ctgs before and to me it did not effect..as long as the rounds are stored in cool place..i bet if i left them in my car trunk in alabama in the summer they would melt

[@TheYjmfan]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS thank you for your reply greetings from UK 🇬🇧

[@williamcrawford7982]

Awesome thanks

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

No problem!

[@hashiriyamx-5]

Is there a place we can purchase those cartridges?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yes dixie gun works sells them

[@videosYOUenjoy]

What do u hunt with it? U mentioned hunting

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

usually i hunt small game rabbits ect..but i can and have hunted hogs from close range

[@kreggeason494]

Cool

[@dejanmatic4330]

Dear Blackie, After i watched this video, i got myself 1860 army, also Uberti. Your videos are far best C&B videos on percussion revolver theme. Keep up the good work! One question, is there any "normal" distance (or, can it be corrected) hammer over-travel on 1860 army model? The thing is, after i zeroed it, and marked the rear sights, like You explained in master sights video, cylinder hand snapped, the entire tip of it. Now, i replaced it with brand new hand assembly, and, now hammer is over-traveling more, and messing up all sight marks i made (in cocked position sights are higher placed).. Can this be corrected in any way (i mean DIY way), or should i get the new hammer, and redo sighting in process (which is really tedious and loooong process)? best regards!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

check the tip of your trigger..( the sear )thats what is engaging the hammer and set the position of the hammer at rest at full cock..the broken tip of the hand may have damaged it and altered the at rest position..just a thought

[@dejanmatic4330]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Damn, You were right, tip of it broke also, barely can be seen. Thank you very much! Would like if you could do some video on snake shots in C&B revolvers (sealing it and fire all six), There is a lot of horned vipers in my beloved south in Europe:)

[@RigiLiquid945]

Blackie, Hi from Canada! This was the first video of your that I saw, and I'm sorry that I didn't find you sooner. Very excellent video :) I've watched duelist1954 for quite some time, and I just asked him if he could only have 1 BP revolver, which one. He said "I’d get an Uberti 1860 Colt Army model...probably my favorite sixgun." It wasn't even a toss up between that and the Remington New Model Army. I thought that the muzzle up when cocking the hammer method was the way to avoid cap jams, I'm guessing you found a better way with the sideways tilt. Does that in fact work better, or do you do that because sky muzzling at that range is not permitted?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i find the tipping will let the spent cap fall out better than the sky method at least for my style

[@tberkoff]

Uberti doesn't do real color case hardening. They do an acid bath that gives the appearance.

[@fabrb26]

Hi Blakie , i ask you because i know your the only one who can give me a 100% reliable answer for that particularly question now that you got both 1860 and 1861 Colt replica both by Uberti. Can you , swap the 1851/61 grip , grip frame , spring etc... to fit on the 1860 ? Because it's sincerely is my dream pistol , and i would probably build one if that's confirmed he can be done . I have small hands being 6'2 and i really feel the original Colt 1851grip better , heard Uberti duplicate them very close on both 1851 and 1861 , that's why . Thank you for all the BP videos by the way .

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yes the grip frames for a 1860 and 1861 will swap the holes are the same...BUT.....the 51 / 61 grips is a bit smaller in size so if you want a smaller grip go with the 61 if you need bigger to fil large hands you can put the larger army grip on the 51 / 61 colts and by luck it will also go on the single action army

[@jimrodriguez8047]

Great review! Thank you! I have the same Uberti 1860 Fluted Army and love it. Great, great cap n ball!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad you like it

[@kevinbietry7527]

I got the same pistol bought from cimmaron

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i really like mine