pictures of my new uberti 1871-1872 open top .38 special

[johnson1942]

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[tazman]

Very nice. Does it shoot as well as it looks?

[historicfirearms]

That is a sharp looking revolver. Now I want one, thanks.

[johnson1942]

im just learning to shoot it. so far so good but this next week im going to put it on a rest and shoot at a x on a paper on plywood at 15 yards and see what it really does. it is more about figureing out the sight picture.my son and i can hit a small gong a 15 yards with out diff.

[johnson1942]

i went on line and saw the specs. on the barrel. it is a 1/18 and 3/4 twist. so that means a bullet of .85 long is about right. also the bore is .355 which means .357 bullets are squeezed and tight so i dont need over sized bullets.if i resize cast bullets to .358 is that too big a diam? i have a reduceing die in .358 but can get one in .357 if it is too big. im new at this wheel guns and want to do it right. now i will look for a mold in the right length.

[michaelcj]

I have a "Armi San Marco" 1860 "Richardson Conversion" w/ 7 1/2" bbl…. similar idea to yours but earlier design. Ive never slugged it or reloaded for it, just commercial reload SWC or WC… shoots very good. Fun Stuff!

Mike

[StrawHat]

Sizing to .358 should give no problems as long as they chamber. Nice looking revolver, enjoy shooting it.

Kevin

[Combat Diver]

Sweet looking revolver! Now enjoy it :)


CD

[bedbugbilly]

Beautiful handgun! One of those is on my "bucket list"! :-)

For fun, once you get going you can also play with 38 Colt Short and Long - try some with BP and it will put a smile on your face! (Just make sure to use a compressed load and BP lube to keep the fouling soft).

Look forward to how she does at the range! You are going to have a lot of fun with that!