leeharrysouth
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- Joined
- May 7, 2010
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- 14
I sure could use a little help on getting into BP. I am a long time shooter but this will be a first for cap and ball. I guess this is a two part question.
First. My most trusted gun shop owner has a not used Pietta 1851 Navy in 36 cal. and he wants $450. for it. Now I know that is about twice what the gun is worth new. Here is the catch. The revolver has had the trigger worked by the most noteable gunsmith in my area of the country. The trigger is smooth as silk and has a pull of no more than two pounds. It has never been fired. Comes with an extra cylinder, balls,caps,flask and a few other maintenance items. It looks good with only a few light scratches. It is probably five to ten years old. I took a look at the cabelas web site and found that the above listed items would run about $315.. So I guess I would be paying $135 bucks for the trigger job. This is far less than the gunsmith noted charges for his work. Is this price too high. Or given the above is it an ok deal.
Now for the second question. Is the Pietta a good gun? I have tried to reserch this on the internet and it seems that Pietta and Uberti are about tied with the exception of finish. Finish seems to be on Uberti's side. Ruger Old Army was my first choice. But, it concerns me that repair parts like cylinders and nipples are no longer available. Again I am new to the cap and ball world but, sure do think I will like it. Any help will be apreciated.
First. My most trusted gun shop owner has a not used Pietta 1851 Navy in 36 cal. and he wants $450. for it. Now I know that is about twice what the gun is worth new. Here is the catch. The revolver has had the trigger worked by the most noteable gunsmith in my area of the country. The trigger is smooth as silk and has a pull of no more than two pounds. It has never been fired. Comes with an extra cylinder, balls,caps,flask and a few other maintenance items. It looks good with only a few light scratches. It is probably five to ten years old. I took a look at the cabelas web site and found that the above listed items would run about $315.. So I guess I would be paying $135 bucks for the trigger job. This is far less than the gunsmith noted charges for his work. Is this price too high. Or given the above is it an ok deal.
Now for the second question. Is the Pietta a good gun? I have tried to reserch this on the internet and it seems that Pietta and Uberti are about tied with the exception of finish. Finish seems to be on Uberti's side. Ruger Old Army was my first choice. But, it concerns me that repair parts like cylinders and nipples are no longer available. Again I am new to the cap and ball world but, sure do think I will like it. Any help will be apreciated.