Known as the Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver, it is .36 caliber with a 7-1/2" blued round barrel, factory engraved cylinder, color case hardened steel frame, blued steel back strap and triggerguard, with walnut grips. Manufactured by Aldo Uberti & Company of Italy. This revolver is offered as new in the factory box with the paperwork.
The 7-1/2" round barrel is marked CAL .36, BLACK POWDER ONLY, A. UBERTI, ITALY under the loading lever. The triggerguard and backstrap are blued steel. The frame, hammer, and loading lever are color case hardened in mottled colors. This revolver has the so-called four screw frame, cut to accept the Cavalry shoulder stock, which quickly attaches to convert this revolver to a carbine, for use by mounted troops. Notice the tiny notch cut in the recoil shield, and the fourth screw in the frame, which stands proud of the frame, to engage the shoulder stock. The shoulder stock is available separately, from others. Walnut grips are factory varnished to a satin finish, mounted in Colt style, finished in the classic Colt reddish brown color, made of one piece of walnut.
The factory recommends a .375" diameter round ball. We recommend our .380" diameter round ball #BALL-380-X for best compression. You may need to slightly chamfer the chamber mouths. If your revolver shaves lead, slightly polish each chamber mouth with fine emery and a marble, until the ball seats fully, compressing the lead instead of shearing it.
Disassembly for cleaning is easy. Drive the wedge key out of the barrel, using our brass wedge key punch. Slide off the barrel, and cylinder. Wipe down the frame and grip, but avoid disassembly. It is wise to completely strip and clean the action about once per year, using a well fitted screwdriver made to fit the small screws. Remove the nipples with our #NW-140 nipple wrench, and wash the barrel, nipples, and cylinder with a bottle brush, in hot soapy water. Dry the parts with a cloth, or rinse them in boiling water, and apply oil. Apply a touch of Birchwood Casey's Choke Tube Lubricant to the threads of the nipples, before re-installing them. This anti-seize will prevent the nipples from becoming stuck, a real problem with neglected revolvers.
This percussion revolver is offered in unfired condition, with the factory box and paperwork. The bore is bright, clean, and ready to shoot. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique
