Pietta 1862 Police .36 Caliber 6 Shot

10851Man · January 8, 2013, 01:59 PM

Anyone have experience with this model????

10851Man · January 8, 2013, 07:15 PM

Love how this gun looks...Think I am going to buy one....

Willie Sutton · January 8, 2013, 08:25 PM

1862 Police is a beautiful little design. 5 shot, .31 caliber frame with rebated cylinder.

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An 1861 Navy (6 shot, large frame) made into a fantasy-model is, well...... a fantasy model.

Piettas... well if you cannot get a Uberti and are OK with the garish stampings...

I'd always prefer a Uberti.

Combine "Pietta" and "Fatasy Model" and, well.... you pays yer money and you gets what you gets:
A non-authentic "never was a Colt model" with garish markings.

Willie

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bedbugbilly · January 8, 2013, 10:28 PM

I may be wrong on this but I think that what they are calling their '62 Police is nothing more than a modified version of the '61 Navy. A '62 Police was a 5 shot not 6 and a smaller frame than the Navy - like a '49. If you are thinking that it is the same as a original '62 Pocket Police - you might want to check that out.

That said . . . if it is the same frame size as a '61 Navy but with a shorter barrel . . . it would be a nice revolver . . . but then I'm partial to Navies.

unknwn · January 8, 2013, 11:00 PM

The first one that Cabelas sent me went back, timing problems

Rainbow Demon · January 9, 2013, 01:02 AM

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat104503680

The pistol in question (if a six shot) appears to be a Remington styled solid frame rather than the five shot Colt .36 "Pocket Police" built on the modified .31 size frame.

A friend owned an original Remington-Beals belt pistol of about the same dimensions. A handy piece.

10851Man · January 9, 2013, 10:01 AM

Correct, Bedbugbilly...

This is basically a 1860 Army in terms of size, with the rounded barrel, shortened to 5-1/2" and a six-shot fluted cylinder.

I have had Ubertis and always had timing problems, plus the goofy .380" balls the .36 caliber Ubertis require wasn't fun either...

Hardcase · January 9, 2013, 01:26 PM

I've got one. Functionally, mine is perfect. Appearance...well, it's one of those guns that never existed. I figure if I was a stickler for correctness, I'd be buying one with Sam'l Colt's address on the top.

10851Man · January 9, 2013, 02:39 PM

Thanks, Hardcase...

I know it's not 'correct,' but I just like the size and six-shot capability...

10851Man · January 10, 2013, 07:14 PM

Ok!

I ordered one up.

IIRC, #10 caps fit better than #11's...am I correct???

Who makes a round powder flask (brass) with a pounch for it???

Been 15 years since I did much BP shooting, so I want to start ordering up the goodies.

One tip I remember that worked well was Wurth CU1100 Copper Anti-Seize Paste on the arbor and nipples...

10851Man · January 14, 2013, 04:13 PM

Having a challenge getting a CH-18 Ranger holster for this gun. Its size is confusing!!!! Shows up on Pietta's site as a member of the 1860 Army family!!!!

http://www.pietta.us/products/Muzzle...y_1860_27.html

10851Man · January 14, 2013, 06:59 PM

Figured it out!!!!

Alan and Donna Soellner of WesternLeatherHolster.com explined to me that some 1860 Army's were made with a fluted, six-shot cylinder and short barrel. They are said to be incredibly obscure and rare.

Compare the 1860 Army short-barrel to the Colt 1861 Police...

He is making me a pair of modern high-ride, FBI forward cant belt slide holsters for my pair of Pietta 1862 Police Revolvers.

Next is a dual shoulder rig for a second pair of them!!!!!!

Hawg · January 14, 2013, 07:32 PM

The first 500 had full flutes and a 7 1/2 inch barrel. They all went to southern merchants before the war. All were seized and issued to Confederate troops.

10851Man · January 15, 2013, 07:38 PM

So it seems Pietta just bobbed the barrel and made up a new gun, which I love, despite not being historically correct...

Hawg · January 15, 2013, 07:42 PM

Pietta makes a lot of guns that never existed.

brazosdave · January 15, 2013, 07:56 PM

It's true that Pietta makes some fantasy guns, but as far as them being substandard, I have never found that to be true. My Pietta's all work well as I got them, I had to do a bit of work to my 73 Uberti Leech & Rigdon to get it to function properly, although it is a very sweet gun now! I think Pietta gets a bad rap sometimes, I just got a new 51 that is beautiful, and even the fantasy "Reb Navy" in .44 is a great shootin gun.

Hawg · January 15, 2013, 08:14 PM

Substandard they are not.

10851Man · January 18, 2013, 11:04 AM

Here are the holsters I am having made for the pair...

Logan5579 · January 18, 2013, 11:33 AM

True, but if Colt or Remington had thought of them or had the technology to make them, they would probably have been made.

10851man, nice holsters. I made a similar one for my 5.5 in Remington 58, sits nicely under a jacket.

10851Man · January 18, 2013, 12:23 PM

@ Logan,

Got any pics????

TomADC · January 18, 2013, 01:03 PM

This is my two gun rig.

10851Man · January 18, 2013, 01:24 PM

Very nice!!!!

I am using a modern holster adapted to the C&B pistols for higher ride that will fit under a jacket, bit I LOVE the tooling on your rig!!!!!

Logan5579 · January 18, 2013, 01:35 PM

Just took one...

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Logan5579 · January 18, 2013, 01:37 PM

Ok...heres another one....

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10851Man · January 18, 2013, 01:42 PM

Very nice!!!!

January 8, 2013, 08:25 PM	#3
Willie Sutton Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2012 Posts: 1,066	1862 Police is a beautiful little design. 5 shot, .31 caliber frame with rebated cylinder. . An 1861 Navy (6 shot, large frame) made into a fantasy-model is, well...... a fantasy model. Piettas... well if you cannot get a Uberti and are OK with the garish stampings... I'd always prefer a Uberti. Combine "Pietta" and "Fatasy Model" and, well.... you pays yer money and you gets what you gets: A non-authentic "never was a Colt model" with garish markings. Willie . Last edited by Willie Sutton; January 9, 2013 at 12:11 AM.

January 8, 2013, 10:28 PM	#4
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 3,287	I may be wrong on this but I think that what they are calling their '62 Police is nothing more than a modified version of the '61 Navy. A '62 Police was a 5 shot not 6 and a smaller frame than the Navy - like a '49. If you are thinking that it is the same as a original '62 Pocket Police - you might want to check that out. That said . . . if it is the same frame size as a '61 Navy but with a shorter barrel . . . it would be a nice revolver . . . but then I'm partial to Navies. __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

January 9, 2013, 01:02 AM	#6
Rainbow Demon Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2012 Posts: 397	http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat104503680 The pistol in question (if a six shot) appears to be a Remington styled solid frame rather than the five shot Colt .36 "Pocket Police" built on the modified .31 size frame. A friend owned an original Remington-Beals belt pistol of about the same dimensions. A handy piece. Last edited by Rainbow Demon; January 9, 2013 at 01:08 AM.

January 9, 2013, 01:26 PM	#8
Hardcase Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Sunny Southern Idaho Posts: 1,909	I've got one. Functionally, mine is perfect. Appearance...well, it's one of those guns that never existed. I figure if I was a stickler for correctness, I'd be buying one with Sam'l Colt's address on the top. __________________ Well we don't rent pigs and I figure it's better to say it right out front because a man that does like to rent pigs is... he's hard to stop - Gus McCrae

January 15, 2013, 07:56 PM	#16
brazosdave Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2012 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 363	It's true that Pietta makes some fantasy guns, but as far as them being substandard, I have never found that to be true. My Pietta's all work well as I got them, I had to do a bit of work to my 73 Uberti Leech & Rigdon to get it to function properly, although it is a very sweet gun now! I think Pietta gets a bad rap sometimes, I just got a new 51 that is beautiful, and even the fantasy "Reb Navy" in .44 is a great shootin gun. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry, it's just my game"

January 8, 2013, 01:59 PM	#1
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	Pietta 1862 Police .36 Caliber 6 Shot Anyone have experience with this model????

January 8, 2013, 07:15 PM	#2
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	Love how this gun looks...Think I am going to buy one....

January 8, 2013, 11:00 PM	#5
unknwn Member Join Date: January 20, 2011 Posts: 25	The first one that Cabelas sent me went back, timing problems

January 9, 2013, 10:01 AM	#7
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	Correct, Bedbugbilly... This is basically a 1860 Army in terms of size, with the rounded barrel, shortened to 5-1/2" and a six-shot fluted cylinder. I have had Ubertis and always had timing problems, plus the goofy .380" balls the .36 caliber Ubertis require wasn't fun either...

January 9, 2013, 02:39 PM	#9
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	Thanks, Hardcase... I know it's not 'correct,' but I just like the size and six-shot capability...

January 10, 2013, 07:14 PM	#10
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	Ok! I ordered one up. IIRC, #10 caps fit better than #11's...am I correct??? Who makes a round powder flask (brass) with a pounch for it??? Been 15 years since I did much BP shooting, so I want to start ordering up the goodies. One tip I remember that worked well was Wurth CU1100 Copper Anti-Seize Paste on the arbor and nipples...

January 14, 2013, 04:13 PM	#11
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	Having a challenge getting a CH-18 Ranger holster for this gun. Its size is confusing!!!! Shows up on Pietta's site as a member of the 1860 Army family!!!! http://www.pietta.us/products/Muzzle...y_1860_27.html

January 14, 2013, 07:32 PM	#13
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	The first 500 had full flutes and a 7 1/2 inch barrel. They all went to southern merchants before the war. All were seized and issued to Confederate troops.

January 15, 2013, 07:38 PM	#14
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	So it seems Pietta just bobbed the barrel and made up a new gun, which I love, despite not being historically correct...

January 15, 2013, 07:42 PM	#15
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Pietta makes a lot of guns that never existed.

January 15, 2013, 08:14 PM	#17
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Substandard they are not.

January 18, 2013, 11:33 AM	#19
Logan5579 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 102	Pietta makes a lot of guns that never existed True, but if Colt or Remington had thought of them or had the technology to make them, they would probably have been made. 10851man, nice holsters. I made a similar one for my 5.5 in Remington 58, sits nicely under a jacket. __________________ Beware the man with one gun, he knows how to use it

January 18, 2013, 12:23 PM	#20
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	@ Logan, Got any pics????

January 18, 2013, 01:03 PM	#21
TomADC Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: San Diego County Posts: 795	This is my two gun rig. __________________ US Navy Retired,NRA Life Member,SASS member, Time magazine's Person of the Year 2006!

January 18, 2013, 01:24 PM	#22
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	Very nice!!!! I am using a modern holster adapted to the C&B pistols for higher ride that will fit under a jacket, bit I LOVE the tooling on your rig!!!!!

January 18, 2013, 01:35 PM	#23
Logan5579 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 102	Got any pics???? Just took one... [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Beware the man with one gun, he knows how to use it

January 18, 2013, 01:37 PM	#24
Logan5579 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 102	Ok...heres another one.... [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Beware the man with one gun, he knows how to use it

January 18, 2013, 01:42 PM	#25
10851Man Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: High Desert Mountains CA. Posts: 410	Very nice!!!!

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