That’s not a London model. Without the steel grip frame and trigger guard it’s no different than a regular 1851 navy. I don’t understand how you justify calling it a “London model”. It’s a sheriff model 1851 navy. No different than any other.
Uberti's reproduction model has the blued steel trigger guard and backstrap, and has London stamped on top the barrel. Now for all the know it all folks, the first guns to come from the London factory did indeed have brass construction. Prime example would be buffalo bill's 1851 they made for him. So there were brass models. But the majority did end up being the blued steel models.
You probably should watch Duelist1954’s video on how to clean and put revolver parts back together. A Uberti hand can be tricky and it may need a little de-burring to slide into place and work optimally. “London Colts” are distinguished by the materials their backstraps and trigger guards were made of; the early brass ones were indistinguishable from his Hartford factory’s products, so that even if they were fabricated in London, they were just Colts, they weren’t yet known as “London” Colts. There were also Belgian knockoffs made under license, but of widely varying quality; some were as good as the American or London product, some were distinctly inferior. What you have with this Uberti is a beautifully-crafted replica of the Hartford gun that would have made the Colonel smile.
I’ve got a pair of the Uberti SAA pistols, model of 1873, and except for the fact that the trigger guard smacks the knuckle of my middle finger, I’m happy. But I don’t know if I could maintain a pleasant countenance if I tried the black powder pistol
I think it was Churchill who once told a smiling woman who was criticizing his manners at the dinner table that she 'had the countenance of an ungulated quadreped'. (In other words, she was horse faced). LOL.
Military pistols at the time had full length barrels, in this case 7 and a half inch. Officers liked their guns engraved and usually in pairs. Shorter barrel would be done by a gunsmith or a dude with hacksaw who didn't want to lug around a longer barreled cumbersome revolver. Also most gunfighters like longer barrels. This would be owned by somebody who couldn't get away with carrying a big ass belt pistol into town. Gambler or peaceable civilian just wanting to have some self defense
That's not the London model. Uberti London model has no brass and has London stamped on top of the barrel.. I have 2 London models, a standard model and the model you have with 5.5 inch barrel or sheriff's model..
Sorry, they did sell this as a London model a good many years ago through Taylor’s & Co. as well through midwayusa as a London model. Don’t be fooled by the brass backstrap. When Colt opened up their plant in London back in the 1800’s, they shipped a lot of parts to London until they started producing their own steel back straps. The 5in barrel revolvers were sold with brass back straps back then…
That’s not a London model. Without the steel grip frame and trigger guard it’s no different than a regular 1851 navy. I don’t understand how you justify calling it a “London model”. It’s a sheriff model 1851 navy. No different than any other.
Uberti's reproduction model has the blued steel trigger guard and backstrap, and has London stamped on top the barrel. Now for all the know it all folks, the first guns to come from the London factory did indeed have brass construction. Prime example would be buffalo bill's 1851 they made for him. So there were brass models. But the majority did end up being the blued steel models.
You probably should watch Duelist1954’s video on how to clean and put revolver parts back together. A Uberti hand can be tricky and it may need a little de-burring to slide into place and work optimally. “London Colts” are distinguished by the materials their backstraps and trigger guards were made of; the early brass ones were indistinguishable from his Hartford factory’s products, so that even if they were fabricated in London, they were just Colts, they weren’t yet known as “London” Colts. There were also Belgian knockoffs made under license, but of widely varying quality; some were as good as the American or London product, some were distinctly inferior. What you have with this Uberti is a beautifully-crafted replica of the Hartford gun that would have made the Colonel smile.
I’ve got a pair of the Uberti SAA pistols, model of 1873, and except for the fact that the trigger guard smacks the knuckle of my middle finger, I’m happy. But I don’t know if I could maintain a pleasant countenance if I tried the black powder pistol
I think it was Churchill who once told a smiling woman who was criticizing his manners at the dinner table that she 'had the countenance of an ungulated quadreped'. (In other words, she was horse faced). LOL.
I want that case! ❤️
Sorry I don’t remember where I ordered it from. I probably just did a google search.
Get a Dixie Gun Works catalogue.
Military pistols at the time had full length barrels, in this case 7 and a half inch. Officers liked their guns engraved and usually in pairs. Shorter barrel would be done by a gunsmith or a dude with hacksaw who didn't want to lug around a longer barreled cumbersome revolver. Also most gunfighters like longer barrels. This would be owned by somebody who couldn't get away with carrying a big ass belt pistol into town. Gambler or peaceable civilian just wanting to have some self defense
I call it the “Artillery Model” because of the short barrel…
Thanks you.
Is this your first Gun? You info is way way off.
Not a London model. Your order probably got confused lol.
That's not the London model. Uberti London model has no brass and has London stamped on top of the barrel.. I have 2 London models, a standard model and the model you have with 5.5 inch barrel or sheriff's model..
Where's the London stamp? That's the sheriff model. Not a London!
Uberti does not call that the London. 😂
Sorry, they did sell this as a London model a good many years ago through Taylor’s & Co. as well through midwayusa as a London model. Don’t be fooled by the brass backstrap. When Colt opened up their plant in London back in the 1800’s, they shipped a lot of parts to London until they started producing their own steel back straps. The 5in barrel revolvers were sold with brass back straps back then…
But thank you and everyone who is full of knowledge for your information.
I give you 500.00 for everything Sence you don’t know how to put it back together