VTI replacement barrel... Will it fit?

noelf2 · November 15, 2017, 03:13 PM

I have one of those pietta 1851 Pepperbox revolvers, and am going to try to fit a sheriff barrel in .36 cal to it (ordered from VTI gun parts). Also ordered a wedge. Good price since they are giving 20% off and free shipping for veterans until Xmas. I already have a .36 caliber cylinder that I ordered earlier this year when Cabelas was dumping them for a good price ($35 IIRC). So, what are the odds it will all go together perfectly... ??

Hawg · November 15, 2017, 04:08 PM

It should fit just fine. IIRC the pepperbox has frame pins.

noelf2 · November 15, 2017, 05:35 PM

Yes it has the pins. Just wonder about b/c gap and arbor length. I figure I'll need to do some fitting. No big deal if I do.

noelf2 · November 15, 2017, 06:52 PM

It was in the mailbox when I got home today. Fits pretty good! Arbor bottoms out in the barrel assembly. B/C gap is typical for a new gun, before any modifications. Not liking the look with the thunderer grip. I like the grip with the pepperbox cylinder on though

. I might have to swap the grip back onto the snubby I took it from. I don't want a loading lever setup on this, and I might bob the barrel an inch or so or push out the lever catch. Decisions decisions.

November 15, 2017, 03:13 PM	#1
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	VTI replacement barrel... Will it fit? I have one of those pietta 1851 Pepperbox revolvers, and am going to try to fit a sheriff barrel in .36 cal to it (ordered from VTI gun parts). Also ordered a wedge. Good price since they are giving 20% off and free shipping for veterans until Xmas. I already have a .36 caliber cylinder that I ordered earlier this year when Cabelas was dumping them for a good price ($35 IIRC). So, what are the odds it will all go together perfectly... ?? __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.

November 15, 2017, 05:35 PM	#3
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	Yes it has the pins. Just wonder about b/c gap and arbor length. I figure I'll need to do some fitting. No big deal if I do. __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.

November 15, 2017, 04:08 PM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	It should fit just fine. IIRC the pepperbox has frame pins.