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August 9, 2010, 09:02 PM
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Join Date: October 4, 2009
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1858 nickle?
I bid on a 1858 nickle pietta that looks stainless to me in pictures,does anyone know if theese are brass framed, the seller isnt sure,or aint sayin
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August 10, 2010, 02:03 AM
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Join Date: February 24, 2009
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A magnet should settle that easily enough.
A nickel plated steel frame is quite magnetic. My stainless framed 1858 is also quite magnetic. A nickel plated brass frame will be ever so slightly magnetic, if detectable at all. |
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August 13, 2010, 09:49 AM
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Location: Central Indiana
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The one I have is all steel, except for the trigger guard.
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August 13, 2010, 10:02 AM
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The magnet well tell the truth of the matter.
Pietta nickle plated steel frame 1858 from Navy Arms.  Nickle plated brass frame 1858 "Buffalo" possible a Pietta. 
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August 13, 2010, 10:25 AM
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The magnet did, and mine appears to be identical to the one in your upper photo.
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