Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I have a friend from outside CAS who recently acquired an 1865 era Colt model 1861 Navy revolver. It came with a one piece grip for the Army model that does not fit well and he does not want to cut down that Army grip. He is looking for someone who makes or will make a one piece grip for the 1861 Navy. Got any suggestions for who he might try for this type grip? Thanks Scout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Might try a Pietta. But the best bet would be to send it to someone like Patrick over at Grashorns Gunworks. Since it is not classed as a firearm he could mail entire gun for little cost. http://grashornsgunworks.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Monger Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I would check with friends and see if a 1851 Navy grip frame and back strap will fit from a Uberti or Pietta revolver. One or the other just mite bolt right on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourdoughjim Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 21 hours ago, Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L said: I have a friend from outside CAS who recently acquired an 1865 era Colt model 1861 Navy revolver. It came with a one piece grip for the Army model that does not fit well and he does not want to cut down that Army grip. He is looking for someone who makes or will make a one piece grip for the 1861 Navy. Got any suggestions for who he might try for this type grip? Thanks Scout Scout, I cannot imagine that your friend's 1860 Army grip assembly is from an original 1860. If, upon comparing the fit on a Pietta (frames of the 1851/1860/1861 are identical at the rear) and it works, I have a Pietta 1851 Navy 3-piece grip assembly on a 4-screw cut-for-shoulder-stock frame that would like to swap out for the longer 1860 Army assembly. I would like to trade straight across for your friend's assembly. Taylor's and VTI don't give those things away. The Navy trigger guard is flush with the bottom of the mainspring, while the Army trigger guard locates the mainspring higher up. Both use the same mainspring. I am not a SASS member so I can't advertise that in the classified section. If interested, please email me with photos. Regards, Jim jspadberg@centurytel.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Scout, I wouldn’t swap/trade anything off that pistol if I were you. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 So no suggestions for someone who make wood grips. Goody's suggested company does not appear to make wood grips. Guess I need to suggest he check out the uberti or pietta grips to see if they will fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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