Need opinion on 1862 Pocket Police

[Southpaw]

I am looking for an opinion from the wise. I purchase an Uberti 1862 pocket police and when I recieved it the cylinder would over rotate so I sent it off to Stoeger and they repaired it and sent back (10 day total} realy quick. They said they replaced the hand and smoothed it up. It cycles perfectly but the wedge and barrel come off really easy almost too easy. The wedge comes out with one finger ease and if you point the muzzle down the barrel will fall off with wedge out of course. Cylinder end play is correct but should I be worried about the ease of diaasembly. I could see this with thousands of rounds thru it but it has never been fired. Thanks in advance,Southpaw

[Southpaw]

No Words of wisdom?

[Fingers McGee]

No Words of wisdom?

A journey of 1000 miles begins with one step ............................

Oh, that wasn't the wisdom you were looking for.

Sounds like you got a good revolver.  Properly fitted, the wedge should push out with thumb pressure and the barrel should slide off the frame easily.   As long as it isn't loose and doesn't rattle when you shake it, it should be right on the money.  Sounds like you got an action job from Stoeger while they had it.

[Pettifogger]

Unless you have a very unusual Uberti 1862 the arbors on all of these aren't properly fitted to the barrel.  Cylinder end play may seem like it is good now, but after the gun has been fired a few rounds it will vary depending on how far the wedge is shoved in.  To set up everything properly you need to make 100% sure the barrel/arbor fit is correct.  My guess is if you had proper barrel/arbor fit the wedge would not be loose.

[Southpaw]

Thanks  Fingers and Pettifogger, This thing cycles and locks up perfectly, The wedge comes out with thumb pressure and is seated fully. So I guess my concern is after I run a hundred rounds thru it will it loosen up that much as this thing is so smooth now. Thanks,Southpaw

[Major 2]

I have nothing but respect for Fingers & Pettifogger , if they say so I'd bank it...

I can offer you this ( not a 1862 ) my well used and I mean 35 years ( Bought new )well used Second Gen. 1860
has the same wedge and its thumb pushing sweet.
The last 5 years with an R&D conversion shooting Black hills 45 Schofield. 

Shoot it and enjoy it 

[Southpaw]

Major, Thats what makes this forum so great, The wealth of knowledge here is incredible and the patience is appreciated.Thanks to all.Southpaw