CVA (ASM) 1860 ARMY barrel

[test drive]

just got a old cva 1860 (ASM .44) from a friend. he bought it new many years ago for civil war re-enactment. he had the nipples removed and never shot it but it was carried allot. I realy like the gun but hate the 8inch bbl. is there anywhere i can get a shorter bbl. like the "sherif" mod. i could have this one cut down but i dont know what to do about the loading lever. can it be cut down? any ideas? thanks.

 

[Omnivore]

Sure; sell me the gun for a song and get a new Shefiff's model.

 

[tom e gun]

i will leave it to other members to inform what other makers parts will fit the ASM 1860's but VTI has several barrel lengths offered for pietta and i think uberti but none for ASM specifically that i can see.

http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopcontent.asp?type=home

 

[Skinny 1950]

From what I have read American Western Arms bought out ASM in 2000 contact them as they might have old inventory ( I am quessing ) or consider trading for a current production Pietta-Uberti. There are some that favor the longer barrels so a deal is possible.

 

[Gaucho Gringo]

Other possibilities are to look for a damaged or cheaply priced brass framed ASM 1860 Army revolver with a good barrel in the length you want. It may take a while but it may be worth it. Or even one you could shorten. Good luck.