Pietta 1863 Remington Pocket Revolver

[Mr. Mosin]

What's the forum's view on this ? Steel through and through. I intend it solely for plinking, and also intend on purchasing the .32 S&W conversion cylinder. I just like the looks of this particular BP revolver.

 

[expat_alaska]

I believe you are referring to this revolver and conversion cylinder:



https://www.emf-company.com/store/pc/1863-Models-c113.htm

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101678791

My thoughts: I don't care for spur trigger guns. $600+ just to plink with .32 S&W ammunition seems to be much more than I would spend. These little guns seem to get lost in my hand.

Be advised that the cylinder seems to work well with the steel frame revolvers, but the arbor on the brass frame versions seems to be a bit larger in diameter than the cylinder arbor hole (read the fourth review on the Midway site).

Regards,

Jim

Edit: I found a cheaper one for you:

http://www.oldsouthfirearms.com/1863remingtonpocket.aspx

 

[Mr. Mosin]

I believe you are referring to this revolver and conversion cylinder:

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https://www.emf-company.com/store/pc/1863-Models-c113.htm

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101678791

My thoughts: I don't care for spur trigger guns. $600+ just to plink with .32 S&W ammunition seems to be much more than I would spend. These little guns seem to get lost in my hand.

Be advised that the cylinder seems to work well with the steel frame revolvers, but the arbor on the brass frame versions seems to be a bit larger in diameter than the cylinder arbor hole (read the fourth review on the Midway site).

Regards,

Jim

Yes. That's the one. Who knows, I might stick w/ BP.

 

[expat_alaska]

Mosin,

I edited my post.

Jim

 

[Mr. Mosin]

Mosin,

I edited my post.

Jim

Thank you. I just like the looks of this trinket. This may be heresy to some, but I want to cerakote one SOCOM Blue and lighten the grips stain some.

 

[expat_alaska]

Whatever trips your spur trigger! Just be sure to post photos. That is a prerequisite around here. I am sure it will generate some opinions!

Jim

 

[Malachi Leviticus Blue]

Those guys are a lot smaller than some folks think.
just make sure you actually want a teeny tiny revolver.
If so, jump right in.

 

[Patocazador]

I like mine with the conversion cylinder. I seldom use the black powder one. It's not really good for anything except having fun but I still like it. I got mine at Dixie Gun.

BTW, .32 acp dies can be used to reload .32 S&W short.

 

[whughett]

I have one, went the whole nine yards. Brass, bullets dies. Thing would not hit the broad side of a barn, from the inside. One problem it seems. 32 S&W is a 311/312 bullet. Lost the front site, bought a new one, lost the loading lever retainer, bought a new one. Sent it off to a gun smith where it languished for almost two years then returned it in unrepaired That’s me you may have different results.

 

[Malachi Leviticus Blue]

whughett, it's not about the destination, it's the journey.
It sounds like you had quite the journey at that.

 

[whughett]

whughett, it's not about the destination, it's the journey.
It sounds like you had quite the journey at that.

LOL. And knowing me it ain’t over. I’d trade it away but the conversion cylinder is in Florida, won’t be returning until January,20, and the revolver and it’s parts are here in Rhody.