1860 Colt conversion

[Leadeye]

Here's another Uberti Colt conversion, this one an 1860 Army chambered in 45 Colt. Good classic lines and a comfortable shooter with 8 grains of Unique behind a Lee 230 grain tumble lube cast bullet. I have a six cavity mold for these so it's easy and cheap to get some shooting ammo together. While not a 255, the 230 Lee doesn't give up much power wise and with the round nose it looks more period correct in an ammo belt.

 

[Thor]

Nice!

 

[Slow Hand]

Looks good! I had a matching pair of 1872 Open Tops whenninshot CAS. They had the 1860 gripframe, which I prefer. Mine were in .45 S&W and shot great with BP and paired with my 1860 Henry!

 

[ru44mag]

I just came from my LGS. I was fondling a couple 1873's and looking at an 1872 open top conversion in the catalog. What is the general consensus on the New Model 1873 Uberti's with the hammer safety system? It is not what I want, but I want 44 special and am limited to specific models. Cimarron just discontinued their Old Model, Model P in 44 special and I am really bummed.

 

[NKBJ]

Oh my golly that's a fine looking piece.
Needs some warm weather to sit on the front porch with an ice chest of dang-near-targets.
What's your chamber and groove diameters?
Gonna load FFg? Lube cookie?