Uberti percussion revolvers

[Ironramrod]

Any of you shooters have knowledge of Uberti percussion revolvers? I'm curious about the Dragoon models, but know nothing about that style or the Uberti brand. I'd be interested in just about any info; good, medium or just a pile of junk. Thanks in advance.

Regards
IR

[Eric Johanen]

I shoot a number of them and have always found them to be good shooters and good value. Little polishing up of the action and they have been good to go. Do realize that the Dragoon series are large and heavy revolvers. I prefer the 1860 army as my main shooters but have been considering the Whitneyville Walker (intermediate cross between the Walker and the 1'st model Dragoon pistol for some time.) Cap and ball revolvers are great fun and inexpensive to shoot. Make your choice and have a bunch of fun!!!

[Ironramrod]

Eric, Thanks for your information; that was exactly what I was looking for.

I have been looking at the 1847 Walker, as I handled 1 in a Cabela's store a few weeks ago w/ the objective of a revolver w/ more horsepower. You're right that they are heavy and they appear well made, but your mention of the Whitneyville got me thinking again.

I currently have a Ruger old Army, and an 1860 Army replica; both shoot very well and are really fun to shoot. The 1860 Army is superb out on the trapline; the heads aren't blown up by some of the current pit run .22 ammo, and the pelts are perfect w/ 2 eyeholes, 2 earholes, and 2 bullet holes.

Thanks again.

Regards
IR

[powderburner]

I have a uberti walker and I like it a lot , with 50 gns of powder and a 457 bullet it cuts cloverleaves at 50 ft. or whatever old keith shot it at on target , it is in the book and my groups look just like his and judge martins ,, + it knocks the dogsnot out of cas targets,, none of that tink stuff.

[Mike]

Hey Dean, I'm probably too little to shoot a Walker. Those are big guns! An 1849 Pocket Model is more my speed. Shoot sharp, Mike

[Ironramrod]

Guys, Thanks for all the feedback of good information. I'm still thinking, but I'm close to making a decision. Thanks again, and good shooting to you all.

Regards
IR

[powderburner]

Mike there is a cased set on amoskeg auction right now just for you ,,

Ir just for all around shootiing there is nothing better than the 51 navy , it points like your finger.

[Mike]

Dean, Yes, when Colt came out with their 2nd generation of percussion revolvers, I got one of those '51s with the square-back trigger guards. That was a lover and I shot it enough to wear the nickel plating off of the inside of the trigger guard, on top where the weight of the Navy rests on the trigger finger. Then, not too long ago, when I thought that didn't interest me anymore, I sold the gun. Such interest was rekindled and now I have another one. So far the second one is unfired... Shoot sharp, Mike

[Rbertalotto]

Got a Walker and a Dragoon...Excellent firearms. I use them now and again for "style points" at Cowboy Action Shoots....Bought conversion cylinders for both as I'm a big fan of cartridge conversions.

I have a set of Pietta 1860 conversions and Pietta 1858 conversions also.