Blackwater 53393 Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 I know that I can find the pieces and make one of these. I’m really wanting to find one that is originally configured that way. Anybody know of such an animal?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 15 minutes ago, Blackwater 53393 said: I know that I can find the pieces and make one of these. I’m really wanting to find one that is originally configured that way. Anybody know of such an animal?? I don't think any 1851 was ever made in .44 and I know they didn't have brass frames like you see a lot these days. I might be wrong (I was once before) so wait to hear what comes down the trail and post whatever it is. Whatever comes along should prove interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 The Italians have made such beasts ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 The Italians have made a lot of stuff that worked well and looked great, but never existed in historical fact....but they never made Vegamite. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) Wouldn't that just be a 1860 Army? Oh, octagon barrel. Missing the grips. Edited December 5, 2022 by Warden Callaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 I think he means one of the original repros like a Pietta or Army San Marco from the 70s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 I’m really not interested in the historical correctness of this gun. I’m sure that even back when these guns were relatively new, someone took an 1860 army grip frame and grafted it to an 1851. I know that the 1851 only came in .36 cal. and that there was never a .44 cal 1851 produced by Colt or any of its licencees. I want the gun described so that I don’t have to deal with another caliber, but I’d like to have the 1851 appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: The Italians have made such beasts ......... Thanks, Wobbly! I was thinking the same thing. I’d just like to know which one and if it’s still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 These are Confederate 44s. I think they are available in steel frame and long barrels. Just have to swap out the grip frames. People often want to put 1851 grip frames on 1860. Just make a swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Get two of these and then do some grip frame swapping. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1002265659 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderRiverCowboy Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) Like these ? https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/product/product_id/6757/category_id/391/product_name/WP8002+Grips+-+1860+Army taylors Parts list https://taylorsfirearms.com/pietta-1860-army-revolver-1861-navy-revolver-parts-sch.html Edited December 5, 2022 by PowerRiverCowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 37 minutes ago, PowerRiverCowboy said: Like these ? https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/product/product_id/6757/category_id/391/product_name/WP8002+Grips+-+1860+Army taylors Parts list https://taylorsfirearms.com/pietta-1860-army-revolver-1861-navy-revolver-parts-sch.html Nope! Wanting a complete gun. I could do it myself, but I’d really rather buy a complete gun that was produced by a gunmaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderRiverCowboy Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Just now, Blackwater 53393 said: Nope! Wanting a complete gun. I could do it myself, but I’d really rather buy a complete gun that was produced by a gunmaker. Sorry sir , misunderstood, looking BP or cartridge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 Black Powder. I shoot a pair of 1860s in competition. I’ve had 1851s in .36. I just picked up an 1872 in .45 with army grips that I have wanted for some time. This ‘51 would sort of complete a string, so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 4 hours ago, Blackwater 53393 said: I’m really not interested in the historical correctness of this gun. I’m sure that even back when these guns were relatively new, someone took an 1860 army grip frame and grafted it to an 1851. I know that the 1851 only came in .36 cal. and that there was never a .44 cal 1851 produced by Colt or any of its licencees. I want the gun described so that I don’t have to deal with another caliber, but I’d like to have the 1851 appearance. They did that and also put some '60 grips on '73s. Great feel in either case...and I agree that the '51 looks marvelous in any suit of clothes it wears. When you get it sorted out send pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sloe Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 So, how do I tell if my .44 '51s have Army grip frames? What difference would I see on the. 36? BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, Blackwater 53393 said: Black Powder. I shoot a pair of 1860s in competition. I’ve had 1851s in .36. I just picked up an 1872 in .45 with army grips that I have wanted for some time. This ‘51 would sort of complete a string, so to speak. FWIW, Traditions Firearms lists a 1851 replica in .44 caliber made by Pietta. They're also listed in the Pietta catalog. It is, like all the others, only with Navy grips. Edited December 6, 2022 by Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 @Blackwater 53393 I may have a couple. I’ll let you know tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 6, 2022 Author Share Posted December 6, 2022 Dave! I’m only wanting one. I’m planning on shooting it, but only for the heck of it. It’s really just a whimsical thing. Do let me know! PM me and we’ll hook up on the phone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, Blackwater 53393 said: Dave! I’m only wanting one. I’m planning on shooting it, but only for the heck of it. It’s really just a whimsical thing. Do let me know! PM me and we’ll hook up on the phone! Went through some pictures on my phone and I think I can swap a set of grip frames and end up with what you are looking for. I'll let you know tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 6, 2022 Author Share Posted December 6, 2022 This is just a preference thing. With the neuropathy in my hands, I like the larger army grip because it hits places on my hands that still have feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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