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Offline KYJames

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New 1851 navy made in 1861
« on: July 06, 2019, 11:08:29 AM »
I just picked this up yesterday and thought I’d share it.  I’m very happy with the purchase!

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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2019, 12:16:55 PM »
Now that's what I call a great first post!!

Nice Navy! Do you plan to shoot it?
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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2019, 12:20:29 PM »
Congratulations!!
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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2019, 03:39:47 PM »
Oh crap ... you guys are KILLIN me with these original Colts. Very nice aquasition! That is exceptional.

Is the hammer spring heavy? Can you tell what size hole is in the nipples?

I am betting that those nipple holes have everything to do with the cap sucking problem with the new revolvers ... that and the light hammer springs.
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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2019, 04:15:09 PM »
hey... that gun doesnt say "made in italy"??somebody grind it off???  ($!

very very cool gun... i want one, but am not worthy.
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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2019, 05:08:29 PM »
Very, very nice. 
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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2019, 06:44:39 PM »
Quote from: ShotgunDave on July 06, 2019, 12:16:55 PM
Now that's what I call a great first post!!

Nice Navy! Do you plan to shoot it?

No sir. I figure she’s earned a well-deserved retirement.

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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2019, 06:56:53 PM »
Quote from: bigted on July 06, 2019, 03:39:47 PM
Oh crap ... you guys are KILLIN me with these original Colts. Very nice aquasition! That is exceptional.

Is the hammer spring heavy? Can you tell what size hole is in the nipples?

I am betting that those nipple holes have everything to do with the cap sucking problem with the new revolvers ... that and the light hammer springs.

No sir, I don’t recall the spring being heavy. I will compare it too my 2nd gen colt and a Uberti. I don’t really have anything to measure the holes other than drill bits.  I’ll see if I can determine an approximation when I clean it soon.

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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2019, 08:10:40 PM »
Thanks
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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2019, 09:02:16 PM »
Quote from: KYJames on July 06, 2019, 06:44:39 PM
Quote from: ShotgunDave on July 06, 2019, 12:16:55 PM
Now that's what I call a great first post!!

Nice Navy! Do you plan to shoot it?

No sir. I figure she’s earned a well-deserved retirement.

I'm sure she has.

You're a stronger man than I. I wouldn't be able to resist the temptation to burn a little powder in it. Just to be able to say I've fired an original.
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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2019, 02:43:17 PM »
That's why I ain't a collector. I don't own guns I won't shoot.
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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2019, 03:13:49 PM »
Quote from: KYJames on July 06, 2019, 06:56:53 PM
Quote from: bigted on July 06, 2019, 03:39:47 PM
Oh crap ... you guys are KILLIN me with these original Colts. Very nice aquasition! That is exceptional.

Is the hammer spring heavy? Can you tell what size hole is in the nipples?

I am betting that those nipple holes have everything to do with the cap sucking problem with the new revolvers ... that and the light hammer springs.

No sir, I don’t recall the spring being heavy. I will compare it too my 2nd gen colt and a Uberti. I don’t really have anything to measure the holes other than drill bits.  I’ll see if I can determine an approximation when I clean it soon.

I was wrong.  Compared to the reproductions that spring is significantly heavier. 

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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2019, 03:58:07 PM »
Congrats, very nice Navy. Looks to be in great shape and not over-buffed.
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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2019, 04:07:20 PM »
Thanks kYJ. Thought it might be a bit heavier then the Italians guns. Tis one reason that (in my opinion anyway) that the new aftermarkets are cap suckers.

This and the smaller nipple holes found on era nipples that are not worn out! Sure would like to know the nipple hole diameter on those original revolvers!
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Re: New 1851 navy made in 1861
« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2019, 04:12:25 PM »
It would be funny if they made extra heavy after market springs for the repros. It would kinda make sense though.
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