Uberti 1860 fluted cyl

olmontanaboy · May 16, 2009, 04:47 PM

Any opinions an the Uberti 1860 army with the full fluted cylinder?

Chris_B · May 16, 2009, 05:41 PM

Beautiful design, better looking than the belted cylinder

I have asked around about them myself, and the fluted vs belted cylinder is not going to make a difference.

AdmiralB · May 16, 2009, 08:29 PM

I've got an 1860, when I bought a spare cylinder I got the fluted version. Looks nice!

Wobble · May 16, 2009, 10:16 PM

I think the fluted cylinder is more attractive than the rebated cylinder, although the rebated version has the engraved (laser etched) battle scene.

The reason Colt originally made relatively few of the fluted cylinder was that it proved to be a weak design and they went with the rebated cylinder for the majority of the 1860's that were manufactured. Although I only have the rebated cylinder model, I'm sure the Uberti guns don't have the same problems as the originals.

olmontanaboy · May 17, 2009, 04:20 AM

Thanks for the replys, I like the looks too I think I'll pick one up today.

madcratebuilder · May 17, 2009, 08:09 AM

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Thanks for the replys, I like the looks too I think I'll pick one up today.

I think you well be very pleased with one, the fluted cylinder changes the balance very slightly. I have a 3rd gen Colt with the fluted cylinder that has an excellent 'feel' in my hand. Funny how removing a few ounces of metal can change the feel.

AdmiralB · May 17, 2009, 07:39 PM

Both cylinders are rebated.

olmontanaboy · May 21, 2009, 09:07 AM

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I think you well be very pleased with one, the fluted cylinder changes the balance very slightly. I have a 3rd gen Colt with the fluted cylinder that has an excellent 'feel' in my hand. Funny how removing a few ounces of metal can change the feel.

Well I got one, and and It's a real beaut IMO. I need to get an unfluted model now. (just so as I can compare ya know)

ClemBert · May 21, 2009, 09:43 AM

Not so fast my friend...you owe us pictures!

Where'd you pick your's up from?

olmontanaboy · May 21, 2009, 09:48 AM

Ok, you talked me into it, the wife has the camera today, when she gets back I'll take some photos.

WV SCROUNGER · August 13, 2010, 07:47 PM

still waitin for the pics.....

Hardy · August 13, 2010, 08:43 PM

the fluted cylinder is great because it's easier to load from flask w/spout

Fingers McGee · August 13, 2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hardy

the fluted cylinder is great because it's easier to load from flask w/spout

OK, I'm

Ozzieman · August 23, 2010, 06:50 PM

These are Pietta 1862 Sheriff's Model (Police) Revolvers.
I have a number of BP guns and when I saw one of these setting on a bench at a local gun show I had to take it home.
Then the bad thing happened, he said "I also have a consecutive serial number to that one".
I just wish both had more matching wood. The upper left one has great looking wood.
I like all BP guns but those with the fluted chambers,,,

I personally do find them easier to load using a flask. When your hands get dirty and full of lube it’s easier to hold the cylinder. Not a big thing, but I do agree it’s easier.

olmontanaboy · September 15, 2010, 09:17 AM

Here it is. better late than never lol

And here it is with my Navy

ClemBert · September 15, 2010, 09:24 AM

Wow, the wife must have gotten lost....LOL!

Those sure are purdy! Remind me what make of the 1851 that is? Where did you end up buying the 1860 from? I like the flutes!!!!

olmontanaboy · September 15, 2010, 09:36 AM

Wow, the wife must have gotten lost....LOL!
LOL, nope, but she keeps tellin me to

I got the Army from Millers Rt 13 New Castle DE. The Navy is a Uberti London with Bar-S Tru Ivory Grips.

Tom2 · September 16, 2010, 05:22 PM

I just read also that they had to recall the small lot of 1860s that they actually sold the Navy to change from fluted to belted because of the weakness problem. But what material did they make cylinders from back then? Soft steel? Iron? Replicas made from modern steels ought to work safely with BP pressures I would think.

Hardy · September 17, 2010, 08:46 PM

Okay Fingers McGee: The fluted cylinder , not only is easier to turn, but there is less table space to hold spilt powder. The chambers protrude outward from the indentions like big opened holes instinctively catching your eye -and hand movement to better guide your spout.

Fingers McGee · September 17, 2010, 10:35 PM

OK, If that is your perception, I'm not one to argue.

madcratebuilder · September 20, 2010, 09:42 AM

Fluted 1860 Colt, non rebated.

A different feel from the normally seen rebated 1860.

It's my understanding the frame problems with the non rebated frames was when it was converted to center fire. Different pressure points.

PetahW · September 21, 2010, 07:11 PM

My fluted cyl M1860, in a rustic case............

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May 16, 2009, 04:47 PM	#1
olmontanaboy Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Northeast for now Posts: 266	Uberti 1860 fluted cyl Any opinions an the Uberti 1860 army with the full fluted cylinder? __________________ Olmontanaboy No good deed goes unpunished. A loaded gun, a faithful dog,,, consider yourself lucky.

May 17, 2009, 04:20 AM	#5
olmontanaboy Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Northeast for now Posts: 266	Thanks for the replys, I like the looks too I think I'll pick one up today. __________________ Olmontanaboy No good deed goes unpunished. A loaded gun, a faithful dog,,, consider yourself lucky.

May 21, 2009, 09:48 AM	#10
olmontanaboy Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Northeast for now Posts: 266	Ok, you talked me into it, the wife has the camera today, when she gets back I'll take some photos. __________________ Olmontanaboy No good deed goes unpunished. A loaded gun, a faithful dog,,, consider yourself lucky.

August 13, 2010, 07:47 PM	#11
WV SCROUNGER Member Join Date: July 28, 2008 Posts: 17	PICS of yer new Colt ??? still waitin for the pics.....

August 23, 2010, 06:50 PM	#14
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	These are Pietta 1862 Sheriff's Model (Police) Revolvers. I have a number of BP guns and when I saw one of these setting on a bench at a local gun show I had to take it home. Then the bad thing happened, he said "I also have a consecutive serial number to that one". I just wish both had more matching wood. The upper left one has great looking wood. I like all BP guns but those with the fluted chambers,,, I personally do find them easier to load using a flask. When your hands get dirty and full of lube it’s easier to hold the cylinder. Not a big thing, but I do agree it’s easier. Last edited by Ozzieman; October 1, 2016 at 05:18 PM.

May 16, 2009, 05:41 PM	#2
Chris_B Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 3,101	Beautiful design, better looking than the belted cylinder I have asked around about them myself, and the fluted vs belted cylinder is not going to make a difference.

May 16, 2009, 08:29 PM	#3
AdmiralB Member Join Date: March 27, 2009 Posts: 88	I've got an 1860, when I bought a spare cylinder I got the fluted version. Looks nice!

May 16, 2009, 10:16 PM	#4
Wobble Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 163	I think the fluted cylinder is more attractive than the rebated cylinder, although the rebated version has the engraved (laser etched) battle scene. The reason Colt originally made relatively few of the fluted cylinder was that it proved to be a weak design and they went with the rebated cylinder for the majority of the 1860's that were manufactured. Although I only have the rebated cylinder model, I'm sure the Uberti guns don't have the same problems as the originals.

May 17, 2009, 07:39 PM	#7
AdmiralB Member Join Date: March 27, 2009 Posts: 88	Both cylinders are rebated.

May 21, 2009, 09:43 AM	#9
ClemBert Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	Not so fast my friend...you owe us pictures! Where'd you pick your's up from?

August 13, 2010, 08:43 PM	#12
Hardy Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 709	the fluted cylinder is great because it's easier to load from flask w/spout

September 15, 2010, 09:17 AM	#15
olmontanaboy Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Northeast for now Posts: 266	Here it is. better late than never lol And here it is with my Navy __________________ Olmontanaboy No good deed goes unpunished. A loaded gun, a faithful dog,,, consider yourself lucky.

September 15, 2010, 09:24 AM	#16
ClemBert Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	Wow, the wife must have gotten lost....LOL! Those sure are purdy! Remind me what make of the 1851 that is? Where did you end up buying the 1860 from? I like the flutes!!!!

September 15, 2010, 09:36 AM	#17
olmontanaboy Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Northeast for now Posts: 266	Wow, the wife must have gotten lost....LOL! LOL, nope, but she keeps tellin me to I got the Army from Millers Rt 13 New Castle DE. The Navy is a Uberti London with Bar-S Tru Ivory Grips. __________________ Olmontanaboy No good deed goes unpunished. A loaded gun, a faithful dog,,, consider yourself lucky.

September 16, 2010, 05:22 PM	#18
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	I just read also that they had to recall the small lot of 1860s that they actually sold the Navy to change from fluted to belted because of the weakness problem. But what material did they make cylinders from back then? Soft steel? Iron? Replicas made from modern steels ought to work safely with BP pressures I would think. __________________ Your gun is like your nose, it is just wrong for someone else to pick it for you!

September 17, 2010, 08:46 PM	#19
Hardy Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 709	Okay Fingers McGee: The fluted cylinder , not only is easier to turn, but there is less table space to hold spilt powder. The chambers protrude outward from the indentions like big opened holes instinctively catching your eye -and hand movement to better guide your spout.

September 17, 2010, 10:35 PM	#20
Fingers McGee Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2008 Location: High & Dry in Missouri Ozarks Posts: 2,113	OK, If that is your perception, I'm not one to argue. __________________ Fingers (Show Me MO smoke) McGee - AKA Man of Many Colts - Alter ego of Diabolical Ken; SASS Regulator 28564-L-TG; Rangemaster and stage writer extraordinaire; Frontiersman, Pistoleer, NRA Endowment Life, NMLRA, SAF, CCRKBA, STORM 327, SV115; Charter member, Central Ozarks Western Shooters Cynic: A blackguard whose faulty vision see things as they are, not as they should be. Ambrose Bierce

September 20, 2010, 09:42 AM	#21
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	Fluted 1860 Colt, non rebated. A different feel from the normally seen rebated 1860. It's my understanding the frame problems with the non rebated frames was when it was converted to center fire. Different pressure points.

September 21, 2010, 07:11 PM	#22
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	My fluted cyl M1860, in a rustic case............ .