Hugh Long Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I have an early 1.5” carrier, lever safety, Navy Arms Uberti 66 in 38special. Which of the gunsmiths would knowledgeable members recommend to work on this one to slick up the action? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Wheeler Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 You can send it to your choice of current ones. The shorter carrier is not an issue. The safety lever combination trigger spring must be worked because it is an early design again not an issue. Can't think of any other differences in the older 66. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Pioneer gun works did mine. He had to make a new carrier as the old one was made to run a the old standard 38 special load of 158 round nose ammo. That was the only ammo they had in Italy 40 years ago. My 66 carbine was made about 1970. he made a new carrier to handle our 90 grain and 100 grain short bullet mouse fart loads we run now that are shorter overall. Irish ☘️ Pat sass 19486 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sam, SASS #34718L Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 The early short carrier 66's do have a few more difference's than Lefty mentioned.... They do have a trigger safety and the trigger spring is different and internal, the Links are different and the diameter of the link pins is smaller, the mag tube is aluminum, the end plug, mag spring and follower are all different, the loading gate is different.... maybe one or two more minor things....... In the past, some Smiths wouldn't work on em... mainly because replacement parts for the Early ones are nearly impossible to find, and even though some newer parts may work, the time it takes to fit em makes it unrealistic.... But If Lefty Wheeler works on em, then He's Your Man!!!!! He can work Magic on Em, Fer Sure !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Wheeler Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 40 minutes ago, Silver Sam, SASS #34718L said: The early short carrier 66's do have a few more difference's than Lefty mentioned.... They do have a trigger safety and the trigger spring is different and internal, the Links are different and the diameter of the link pins is smaller, the mag tube is aluminum, the end plug, mag spring and follower are all different, the loading gate is different.... maybe one or two more minor things....... In the past, some Smiths wouldn't work on em... mainly because replacement parts for the Early ones are nearly impossible to find, and even though some newer parts may work, the time it takes to fit em makes it unrealistic.... But If Lefty Wheeler works on em, then He's Your Man!!!!! He can work Magic on Em, Fer Sure !!!!! Sam is spot on with the difference, it's been a while since I've seen one of the old ones. Hammer was lightened and some other things that I wish they would bring back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Silver Sam, SASS #34718L said: But If Lefty Wheeler works on em, then He's Your Man!!!!! He can work Magic on Em, Fer Sure !!!!! Great choice in my book. Lefty has worked on numerous 73s for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Joe Aleves at PGW made special toggles and carrier for mine as it was so old. You may want to check with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Another vote for Lefty. He'll do you right and keep you informed along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 The magazine tube is a little larger if I remember correctly, so mounting point in the receiver is too large to swap to new style mag tube. I believe I had to make a bushing to fit a stainless tube to one for a guy. I believe all the link pins are also different sizes than new guns. The hammers are cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.