OFFICIAL 1860 thread (post pictures here)

[Hoof Hearted]

I have thought about doing this for a while.
Over on "The High Road" there are OFFICIAL threads for the different models so I am going to do the same thing here.
Many of us like to show off our pistols and this will give us a place to do so w/o "hijacking" our pards threads

Rules are simple with "no axe grinding" taking precedence, followed by "stick to the topic" (no other models posted, please), then if you are seeking gunsmith advice, or reloading opinions, or grip refinishing, antiquing advice or whatever, please search for like posts and/or start one of your own.........

Thanks, HH

[Major 2]

My 3 screw , circa 1862 Lettered to the 5th. Iowa Cavalry

and my 1978 Second Gen. with a R&D cylinder.

I have another 2 Gen. still C&B

[Hoof Hearted]

The 1860 "Sinister" model.......



1851 grip and grip frame / R&D Conversion





There is a little extra metal reworking in this one........
HH

[Hoof Hearted]

Here's a 5 & 1/2" 1860 Pietta.......



Defarbed / hammer checkered / 45 conversion / ejector blended in

[Tornado]

My 6 1/2" barreled Pietta/Kirst:

[Hoof Hearted]

My 3 screw , circa 1862 Lettered to the 5th. Iowa Cavalry

and my 1978 Second Gen. with a R&D cylinder.

I have another 2 Gen. still C&B

Man Major2...........
That sure is a fine looking REAL Colt!

[Major 2]

Thanks
I bought it in 1981 at the 118th. Gettysburg from a Suttler
He had just turned down a trade for S&W Mod 1 1/2 in nice cond., together with an 1860 with no remaining finish and light pitting,
matching numbers except the wedge, otherwise functioning.
My buddy had offered him the trade, but the Suttler wanted cash.

I asked my friend if he minded, if I made an offer, he said "go for it one of us should have it ! "  

It has all matching numbers.
The timing is a bit off due to wear of the hand  , if you cock it smartly it will lock in otherwise it under rotates and the bolt does not
engage completely.

Here is the other side in the case I made for it... you can just make out the faint inspector's cartouche in the grip.

I must also say the first photo (one of several) was taken by the Veteran's Tribute & Museum of Osceola
when I had it was on display for while.

[Flint]

These are my six 1860's, Ubertis and Colt 2nd and 3rd.

[Slowhand Bob]

Exactly where do the rabble go what has the Pietta Navy pistols in .44cal??      

[Hoof Hearted]

Exactly where do the rabble go what has the Pietta Navy pistols in .44cal??      

Bob

That would be a 51, I believe (unless you are referring to a Navy gripped 60).

HH

[Slowhand Bob]

I do not think anyone is offering the Navy grip '60 model yet.  I keep asking for a first issue '60 style, Navy grip with 7 1/2" barl,  but Mr Pietta does not answer!

[Hoof Hearted]

I do not think anyone is offering the Navy grip '60 model yet.  I keep asking for a first issue '60 style, Navy grip with 7 1/2" barl,  but Mr Pietta does not answer!

Bob

I have a couple, 'course I made them that way

[Fingers McGee]

OK, Here's a couple

Pietta Cased set from Cabelas 1992


One of 500 2nd Gen cased set


Pair of SS 2nd Gens w/accessories in Colt Custom shop case


2nd Gen Cavalry Commemorative set

[Mogorilla]

Here is mine as a "carbine"  in this configuration, it is a tack driver

[Long Johns Wolf]

My Belgian Pocket Army with heavy duty brass loading rod on the original carton.
Long Johns Wolf

[Paladin UK]

Here are my two main match pistolas... `n I jest lurv `em



I have done my shotgun primer conversion to both and they shoot Soooooooo sweet

Paladin (What lurvs his 1860`s  ) UK

[Hoof Hearted]

OK P.. UK
You know we all want DETAILS regarding your mods

HH

Here are my two main match pistolas... `n I jest lurv `em



I have done my shotgun primer conversion to both and they shoot Soooooooo sweet

Paladin (What lurvs his 1860`s  ) UK

[rbertalotto]

A couple of my CAS favs!

[Paladin UK]

Fer HH
Regardin details.............

I hope to knock up a powerpoint show fer ya but I`m going into Hospital on Tuesday for my 2nd hip replacement so bare with me pard iffn I dont manage to get it done in time pard

Paladin (What dont like Hospitals  ) UK

[Pettifogger]

Fer HH
Regardin details.............

I hope to knock up a powerpoint show fer ya but I`m going into Hospital on Tuesday for my 2nd hip replacement so bare with me pard iffn I dont manage to get it done in time pard

Paladin (What dont like Hospitals  ) UK

I've got photos of your standard primer mod.  But, am looking forward to seeing the shotgun primer mod.  Sounds like it makes reloading easier than the standard primer mod.