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As the story goes ... So I opened up the boxes and initially both revolvers looked good and the action function as expected.
The 1860 was really tight when it came to removing the barrel. In fact I could not even get it back on by hand. I had jumped to the conclusion that there were a few high spots and burrs around the wedge slots and filed some areas flush.
The true problem, after real close inspection, was that the frame was dropped and had landed at high noon on the wedge end of the cylinder pin and bent that weakened end downward.
Now that I struggled with and twisted the barrel about, the cylinder pin loosened and rocks left n right.
I should not have been so eager with the files n such because there is no way to send it back.
Of the $68 I saved on the sale I’ll spend $28 on a new cylinder pin and locking pin. Still, I’ve saved $40 and got some diy smithing lessons.
Win-Win.
Seller withheld because it really doesn’t matter. Quality control started and ended with the individual at Uberti who decided a bent pin and a barrel that did not fit properly was good enough to put in a box and send out the door.
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