Early 1851 copy question
Just curious if anyone has any experience with early Uberti Colt copies. One is available locally and is kind of interesting. He says it was made by Uberti and Gregorelli for NAVY ARMS in 1963. Sounds like Uberti had the manufacturing capabilities and Gregorellinhad the license. I’m just wondering if it’s worth getting for a shooter. It sounds neat but if it has dimensional differences that could cause issues with getting spare parts if need be, it’s not worth the headache. I’ve wanted to pick up another 1851 for awhile, so they have been on my radar!
I don't know anything about the dimensions of them ... but
it sure looks clean. If the price is right it would be worth getting as far as I am concerned.
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Early 1851 copy question
I've read about them, but it's been a while and I don't recall the details. It's a lovely, well preserved piece, judging from the pictures. What are they asking for it? (if you don't mind the impertinent curiosity)
Early 1851 copy question
DECENT PRICE? I'D BUY IT.
Early 1851 copy question
Price has dropped several times. Currently $300
Early 1851 copy question
Current asking is $300. I think he started around $600, maybe over estimating its collectibility. He is a good dude who I have dealt with in the past.
Early 1851 copy question
Local, no shipping - that's a decent price considering that current repros are retailing around $350, IIRC. You could get a brass frame cheaper than that - but then you'd have a brass frame instead of that nice steel frame. I'd be seriously tempted if I had the cash and the opportunity. Springs shouldn't be too hard to source, don't know about the rest of it.
That's a good buy as far as I am concerned. (nt)
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DO NOT BUY!!!
BUT SEND ME THE CONTACT.
Too late!!
I can’t meet up with him tomorrow but he said he’d mark it sold and we can meet up next week. He lives a ways away but works second shift and close to me. I’ll drive the model A up to meet him!
Love those old flatheads! (nt)
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Ele era velho.
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