OK, mike and Capt.:
I'll keep posting the info I find (ad nauseum to many, perhaps) if at least 2 mods are interested.
There are so many threads out there (even on this forum) that will add to our overall misery (or non-misery, depending on viewpoint). I am trying to find a link to a thread that I printed out from Dr. Jim L. Davis about the 1848/1849, but no joy so far. I'll work on it. For more info:
http://rprca.tripod.com/Meanwhile, here's an old one from 2012:
http://blackpowdersmoke.com/revolvers/index.php?topic=276.0 As this thread shows, the pistol in question has no ASM markings (the same with my 1848 Pocket Replica Arms El Paso) but the shallow shoulders in the TG are absolutely ASM, especially concerning Replica Arms 1848/1849 Pockets. This 1848 has the rammer screw entering from the right and the load lever screw entering from the left, which is historically Colt accurate. It also has rectangular stop slots with no approaches, and is a 5-shot cylinder. From the photo I believe it is a 5" barrel (with load lever). All of the screw slots appear to be good (except the wedge screw, which I have seen time and time again with many folks think that it needs to be removed in order to "field strip" the pistol), which may be good or bad, depending upon if it was shot and put away dirty, or not. Classic ASM bad wood (as is mine).
So many variations and opinions to learn from. I entertain all opinions and information and go from there.
The next thing to explore (IMO) is the 1862 Pocket Navy .36. Shumaker addresses that in detail. That may be next year's purchase (Uberti). Cabela's does not sell them so I might have to buy from DGW. Their price is commensurate with the Uberti 1849 which I would use to turn the barrel round (Dragoon style) and create the anomaly pistol, replica style. We will see.
If you guys have the forum space, I'll gladly inundate you all with anything I find.
When you want me to turn off the spigot, just give the word.
You folks are great. I love the camaraderie here. THR is good, but you and sister 1858 are the best.
Jim
Edit: I just ordered my Pietta G&G from Cabela's. Don't know when I will see it, but when it arrives, I'll play with it, swap out parts with my Pietta 1851 2nd Model and post some pics on a new thread.
I love the variations of the Pocket, but my heart is with the 1851 and all of its cousins.
Edit: This just popped up on my radar:
http://blackpowdersmoke.com/revolvers/index.php?topic=330.0Geez, Louise, I want those guns! How could anyone want more? 3 half round/half octagon on 3 separate series revolvers? Awesome!
The bottom two small pistols are definitely ASM as denoted by the small shoulders on the TG.
Perfection! If you notice, the rammer pivot screws enter from the right side (typical ASM), and the lever pivot screws from the left (Colt). How this collector grabbed these guns is beyond me, but it is a 2012 post. Good wood on all 3 guns, no obvious scars on any screws, and even the rammer pivot on the Dragoon smacks of ASM design.
Just beautiful!
Scooby, are you drooling yet? I most certainly am insofar as the Dragoon style barrels. While not squarebacks, they most certainly fit in the genre of the Julia 1849 Dragoon barrel piece.
Am I drifting away from the OP's post? I think there are so many aspects to this whole picture that I am risking going off topic. You folks reign me in if I am wrong.
Jim