Nice work with that little. 31cal. They're fun to shoot aren't they? 😉 Funny thing I'll mention. I was a peace officer for ages, and was required by the PD to always be armed. And in 1981, I was between deals on a snubnose 357mag to carry off duty. So I carried an ASM Baby Dragoon in 3" with a square back trigger guard made in 1972. Reasonably accurate and very reliable. And I didn't feel under-gunned either. If they worked in the mid 19th century, then why not in the latter part of the 20th century? 😏
Such a beautiful little pistol …! Just what you need back in the day when you got caught cheating at poker - I mean - when you were Unjustly accused of cheating at poker ! 😅
Like that Holster too ,1849 is one of my favorites, always shoot 10 gr.blk.and corn meal and ball ,works great, suppose extra wads could work too , THAT'S A GREAT LOAD YOU SHOWED TODAY ❤❤❤
And a pleasure to watch with pretty good Shootin too! I have the so called Wells Fargo pocket that has no loading lever. It’s a bit more of a pain to load but so much fun to shoot! I do want to make a loading stand for easier loading with a lever and all. I bought mine at a gun show and it was made by CVA, used of course. Well black powder is just lots of fun and give one a good appreciation for our Ancestors and history. I often say it’s like shooting history. I have the 1860 44 and 51. 36 two old muskets and a Hawkins type 50. My favorite in the 1829 Army issue 69 cal. Made by N. Starr in Conn. it was flint lock originally and converted to cap lock in the 1840s and used in the Civil War. I restored it about 10 years ago. Last time I was at Gettysburg with my daughter, we’re both Civil War buffs, I had her shoot the 1829 and the Colt repros. She’s in her 40s and we went to the range the day before Gettysburg, which is 65 miles west of me. The musket weighs close to 10 pounds minus the bayonet which I have. When you think of those soldiers marching 20-30 miles a day with 40-60 lb. Packs, muskets and wool uniforms with long Johns under that on a 90s degree humid day like today? They were tough as nails! And when that 69 cal. Ball slams that target you wonder how anyone survived! So on this 4th of July week I think of all those sacrifices, lives given, wounds, handicaps and hardships? We have so much to be Thankful for and Honoring all those living and dead for our Freedom! And black powder shooting makes this even more appreciated! Kind Thanks, Many Blessings and More Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Good morning J-Stone. I have that same gun. There are plenty of people that talk about the lack of power and energy of this gun. However, I don't think people are taking into consideration the period it was used. 1849 was still primitive times. A minimal serious wound that is considered today as almost home treatable, would be a death sentence back then. And nobody wants to be shot, even with a small caliber gun. Good shooting.
@@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb you should start an email submission of photos of historical pieces photographed by to person submitting the photos, from museum displays.
@@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb I just got a Colt second gen pocket Navy in the mail last week buffed it down real good putting it back together my tresco nipples for my Uberti pocket police or fitting in this colt pocket Navy I guess the second chance or pretty close to your Uberti disappointing
I had to put two main springs in mine and slixshot nipples to get it to be reliable. I've had problems finding correct size balls the 330 00buck I have is very hard and is a bear to load. Eras Gone molds makes a conical mold for the 1849 but it always out of stock..
I was surprised you had no cap jams. My Uberti 1849 pocket(and Pocket Navy) cap jammed on every single shot. This despite Slix-shot nipples and Remington #10 caps. Mainsprings were so light the hammer was blown back and the fired cap fragments deposited down in the frame opening. I finally had to resort to two mainsprings to get any kind of reliability. By the way, going to the range this Tuesday to continue practice on your playing card challenge. It's been a lot of fun!
I always liked that little pocket pistol, cool little revolver. If I was to get one now though I think I'd get the 380 conversion. I know it isn't the same but where I'm at, caps are hard to get and I'd rather use them on my 1858 Remington.
Not that I’m aware of…but I admit I haven’t checked. The only old instructions I’ve seen for loading colts was Sam Colt who said fill it up and get in a ball!
OK ok what do you recon the volume of cream of wheat it take to top off the cylinder? The 1849 pocket is one colt I prefer over the Remington 1863. It feels way better in the hand. Mountain man
You can be sure that 19th century shooters did NOT reduce powder charges by loading cream of wheat (or anything but powder and lead) into the cylinders of their revolvers. So why are you doing it?
I did it to seat the ball. Of course they didn’t do it in the 19th century…but they also didn’t go to the shooting range to shoot 75-100 heavy load shots through their revolver at one sitting. So, I do it so my soft steel uberti will last. If I was shooting 5 shots a week at a card cheater somewhere I wouldn’t either. Thanks for the question. It’s a good one
Nice work with that little. 31cal. They're fun to shoot aren't they? 😉
Funny thing I'll mention. I was a peace officer for ages, and was required by the PD to always be armed. And in 1981, I was between deals on a snubnose 357mag to carry off duty. So I carried an ASM Baby Dragoon in 3" with a square back trigger guard made in 1972. Reasonably accurate and very reliable. And I didn't feel under-gunned either. If they worked in the mid 19th century, then why not in the latter part of the 20th century? 😏
Thanks! They are nice guns! That’s cool that you carried it! That’s great.
River Junction Trade Co. makes the perfect shoulder holster for the 1849…
I’ll look. This one I used is made for 5” so it was a little swamped. But it was fun!
Such a beautiful little pistol …! Just what you need back in the day when you got caught cheating at poker - I mean - when you were Unjustly accused of cheating at poker ! 😅
Like that Holster too ,1849 is one of my favorites, always shoot 10 gr.blk.and corn meal and ball ,works great, suppose extra wads could work too , THAT'S A GREAT LOAD YOU SHOWED TODAY ❤❤❤
Thanks brother. It’s a fun gun and I love the holster!
And a pleasure to watch with pretty good Shootin too! I have the so called Wells Fargo pocket that has no loading lever. It’s a bit more of a pain to load but so much fun to shoot! I do want to make a loading stand for easier loading with a lever and all. I bought mine at a gun show and it was made by CVA, used of course. Well black powder is just lots of fun and give one a good appreciation for our Ancestors and history. I often say it’s like shooting history. I have the 1860 44 and 51. 36 two old muskets and a Hawkins type 50. My favorite in the 1829 Army issue 69 cal. Made by N. Starr in Conn. it was flint lock originally and converted to cap lock in the 1840s and used in the Civil War. I restored it about 10 years ago. Last time I was at Gettysburg with my daughter, we’re both Civil War buffs, I had her shoot the 1829 and the Colt repros. She’s in her 40s and we went to the range the day before Gettysburg, which is 65 miles west of me. The musket weighs close to 10 pounds minus the bayonet which I have. When you think of those soldiers marching 20-30 miles a day with 40-60 lb. Packs, muskets and wool uniforms with long Johns under that on a 90s degree humid day like today? They were tough as nails! And when that 69 cal. Ball slams that target you wonder how anyone survived! So on this 4th of July week I think of all those sacrifices, lives given, wounds, handicaps and hardships? We have so much to be Thankful for and Honoring all those living and dead for our Freedom! And black powder shooting makes this even more appreciated! Kind Thanks, Many Blessings and More Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Thanks Dave! We do have a lot to be grateful for! These revolvers and BP rifles let me feel a distant kinship to our brave ancestors!
Hi J , your ‘49 seemed to do pretty good with a lack of cap jams👍🏽. Fun shooting pocket revolvers for sure. Good shooting!
Good morning J-Stone. I have that same gun. There are plenty of people that talk about the lack of power and energy of this gun. However, I don't think people are taking into consideration the period it was used. 1849 was still primitive times. A minimal serious wound that is considered today as almost home treatable, would be a death sentence back then. And nobody wants to be shot, even with a small caliber gun. Good shooting.
That’s right. A scratch could be deadly! Thanks. It’s a cool gun!
@@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb you should start an email submission of photos of historical pieces photographed by to person submitting the photos, from museum displays.
@DesertRat.45 I like that. I’ll look into it!
@@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb if anything, we'll take the starch out of so many shorts. But world wide? We could really help each other.
I’m interested.
Very cool holster !! Thanks for the video.
Thank you!!!!
Dustin with guns of the West has a Capper that works real good on the pockets enjoyed the video thanks
I have one and forgot!!!! lol. Thanks
@@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb I just got a Colt second gen pocket Navy in the mail last week buffed it down real good putting it back together my tresco nipples for my Uberti pocket police or fitting in this colt pocket Navy I guess the second chance or pretty close to your Uberti disappointing
@louisianagray8618 good luck with it!!! This little uberti does well…but the wedge likes to fall out. It’s always something.
Great job, J! How innovative using the buckshot! You’re teaching us a lot! Thanks buddy!
Thanks!!!!!
I had to put two main springs in mine and slixshot nipples to get it to be reliable. I've had problems finding correct size balls the 330 00buck I have is very hard and is a bear to load. Eras Gone molds makes a conical mold for the 1849 but it always out of stock..
I think the 323 ball is what you’re looking for. Track of the wolf sells them. Thanks.
@@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb I have 323 balls I can push them into the cylinder with my thumb.
@ronrobertson59 oh. Not good. My 330’s go in well with that is hand loading grip
that is a great shoot sir makes me want one thank you for sharing
I was surprised you had no cap jams. My Uberti 1849 pocket(and Pocket Navy) cap jammed on every single shot. This despite Slix-shot nipples and Remington #10 caps. Mainsprings were so light the hammer was blown back and the fired cap fragments deposited down in the frame opening. I finally had to resort to two mainsprings to get any kind of reliability.
By the way, going to the range this Tuesday to continue practice on your playing card challenge. It's been a lot of fun!
That’s great. It is fun! I’m gonna do more with that. I think I had no jams cause I only shot 10 grains. Didn’t blow the hammer back
Good shootin as always pard
Thanks brother! I cast some Kerr! They are coming!
@@CapBallFanatic-gb3jb im certain you'll enjoy them...
I always liked that little pocket pistol, cool little revolver. If I was to get one now though I think I'd get the 380 conversion. I know it isn't the same but where I'm at, caps are hard to get and I'd rather use them on my 1858 Remington.
Oh. It’s different but these were converted back in the day! Thanks. It’s a fun little dude
to many guns to remember all the load information on them
j stone thats a good problem to have
It’s load and point of aim..high low left or right. I just have to remember to read em lol
Cool little pistol J. Looks like fun. J you dont have a sheriff 58 NMA, right?
No. I do not. I have the full size NMA… but not the sheriff. It. Is a cool pistol.
Amazin
Thank you!
I prefer chocolate Cream of Wheat, makes me hungry after a long morning on the range.
Just boil a little water…snack. I didn’t know there was chocolate.
Is there any first source documentation or even in the original loading instructions, of using a filler material?
Not that I’m aware of…but I admit I haven’t checked. The only old instructions I’ve seen for loading colts was Sam Colt who said fill it up and get in a ball!
OK ok what do you recon the volume of cream of wheat it take to top off the cylinder? The 1849 pocket is one colt I prefer over the Remington 1863. It feels way better in the hand.
Mountain man
Perhaps 10 grains. No more.
How about a head-to-head against the other concealable revolver of the period......the Pepperbox?!!
I don’t have one but I could fix that
You can be sure that 19th century shooters did NOT reduce powder charges by loading cream of wheat (or anything but powder and lead) into the cylinders of their revolvers. So why are you doing it?
I did it to seat the ball. Of course they didn’t do it in the 19th century…but they also didn’t go to the shooting range to shoot 75-100 heavy load shots through their revolver at one sitting. So, I do it so my soft steel uberti will last. If I was shooting 5 shots a week at a card cheater somewhere I wouldn’t either. Thanks for the question. It’s a good one