Uberti Richard's Transition Type II 1860 army conversion

[Pappy Hayes]

I am looking for 5 1/2 barrel for one of my 1860 Richard's  Type II conversions. Uberti and other parts places are out of stock.

[Abilene]

Unless you really want to keep the 8" barrel as well, your best bet is probably to send your barrel to a gunsmith to cut it down to your preferred length, and add a new front sight, most likely a dovetailed sight, unless the gunsmith is able to slot the barrel for the original style sight.  This would be a LOT less expensive than a new barrel, plus removing the ejector assembly and getting it installed in a new barrel can be a major pain with these guns (the ones I've had any experience with were extremely tight in the rammer slot, don't know if they are all that way).  And you wouldn't have to ship the whole gun, just the barrel.  Anyway, food for thought although you've probably already thought of it.

On the other hand, you could get really lucky and someone with a short barrel might want a long one! 

[Pappy Hayes]

I haven't found a gunsmith in my area yet that  will do it.

[Abilene]

Doesn't have to be in your area,  barrel only costs a  few bucks to mail.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Have him put a blade sight in it after he cuts it. It isn't hard, especially for a gunsmith. Then all that's needed is to clean it up and file it to the proper height for your loads.











Looking forward to pics of it after you have it done.

[DeaconKC]

Have him put a blade sight in it after he cuts it. It isn't hard, especially for a gunsmith. Then all that's needed is to clean it up and file it to the proper height for your loads.











Looking forward to pics of it after you have it done.

Marshall whoever did your work did a fine job! Who was the 'smith?

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Marshall whoever did your work did a fine job! Who was the 'smith?

Thanks. I did that myself. I cut the notch with a Dremel, two blades to get the width right, and silver soldered the sight in with a Burnz-O-Matic torch and Brownell's Hi-Force 44 solder. The sight was made from a nickel.

[DeaconKC]

Thanks. I did that myself. I cut the notch with a Dremel, two blades to get the width right, and silver soldered the sight in with a Burnz-O-Matic torch and Brownell's Hi-Force 44 solder. The sight was made from a nickel.

You for hire?

[Marshal Will Wingam]

You for hire?

No, I only do this type of thing for own use. Steve Young in Texas is mighty good. I've had him do work for me when I needed a pro with more experience to do something. He can cut a dovetail if you would prefer, too.

[Rube Burrows]

Thanks. I did that myself. I cut the notch with a Dremel, two blades to get the width right, and silver soldered the sight in with a Burnz-O-Matic torch and Brownell's Hi-Force 44 solder. The sight was made from a nickel.

Recoil shield gone on that one? Like a Dance?
Lovely Revolver.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Recoil shield gone on that one? Like a Dance?
Lovely Revolver.

Thanks. There are three remaining examples of Dances with octagonal barrels so that's the look I went for with it.

This is the one that inspired me.

[Rube Burrows]

Thanks. There are three remaining examples of Dances with octagonal barrels so that's the look I went for with it.

This is the one that inspired me.

I thought that may be what you were going for. Pretty nicely done.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Thanks. Flattening off the grips like that one made it surprisingly comfortable to hold.

[Pappy Hayes]

Hrer is my Richard's with the barrel shortened

[Hair Trigger Jim]

I like the look!  Thanks for the update.

[Abilene]

Looks good.   Did someone cut it or a new barrel?  Just like one of mine, except for the checkering.  Does that grip satisfy the desire you had for something like it?

[Coffinmaker]

PAPPY 

Now THAT is a "Proper" barrel for a Type II.  Getting rid of all that excess steel really improves the look, feel and balance.  Likes it alot!!

[Marshal Will Wingam]

That really looks good, Pappy. Just the right length.

[Pappy Hayes]

Looks good.   Did someone cut it or a new barrel?  Just like one of mine, except for the checkering.  Does that grip satisfy the desire you had for something like it?

Had a local gunsmith cut it.

[RoyceP]

I am looking for 5 1/2 barrel for one of my 1860 Richard's  Type II conversions. Uberti and other parts places are out of stock.

Numrich seems to have them. If yours is a 38 or 44 caliber.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/uberti/revolvers-au/1871-richard-mason