This is the best video regarding this subject. I had to help my nephew with his revolver and without this video it would’ve been much harder to do. Some videos are just someone doing it with no explanation whatsoever. Dustin explains every step. When you’re old like me with bad eyesight that’s a big help. Thanks Dustin.
THat walker spring is a bear to get off and even harder to get back on. I had one fly off when trying to remove it. After hours of crawling on my hands and knees in the garage looking for it, I just gave up and ordered a new one. Two years later, when doing a spring garage cleaning, I finally found the original spring!
Just tore down, oiled and reassembled the action of my new revolver with the help of this video. In case anyone else is curious, the guts of a Uberti 2nd Model Dragoon look just like that of the Navy in the video. Thanks aplenty.
Absolutely incredible that the machinery to make these was around back in the 1800s! By moderns standards, they are relatively simple, and could be built to fairly sloppy tolerances, and still function, however, they (The originals as well as the reproduction ones), are built to a really high standard! Far more impressive than anything I could construct with my modest collection of power tools!
I really like your videos. They are short enough to attract to watch, you get to the point (no annoying loud intro or music). Your story line seems to be well thought out and organized. Also, your subject matters are pertinent and educational. Your insight into the products addresses items we would not likely know. You have helped me sort out the chaff in choosing products. You must have been literature teacher in a former life! Thanks very much
I just "found" your channel, and I'm getting a lot out of it! I'm watching this playlist because I was given a CVA 1851 Navy MANY years ago, but haven't shot it. Well, it's high time to do it! The part of this video I really appreciate is that your actually showing the reassembly instead of saying "just reverse these steps." Thanks for going through the extra effort!
I have viewed several videos on this process and find yours to be one of the very best. Thanks for sharing your technique and I look forward to doing the full disassembly and reassembly on my 1851 Navy in 36 cal. I bought it used and it turns out to be a 1969 manufacture and not well maintained. I battled my way with nipples frozen and the finish a mess. My last step in restoring it to full glory is the disassemble, clean and reassemble. Your videos are a pleasure to watch and learn from. Thanks
Its a shame when you see this beautiful replicas not maintained properly by previous owners, theses revolver are very easy to take care of. Good luck restoring your navy and my you make smoke and hit the ten ring with every pull of the trigger.
Thank you so much for the detail and in depth descriptions in this video. I had my Uberti in pieces after firing it for the first time and I was so lost. Thank you from Ontario Canada.
This video was EXTREMELY helpful. I was cycling the action, when I noticed the cylinder wouldn't line up with the hammer. Upon full disassembly, the half of the hammer spring that pushes up on the bolt FELL OUT as it had snapped off entirely. I was able to diagnose the problem and buy a new spring.
Awesome video, Dustin. I've watched at least four of the Colt assembly/disassembly videos and yours is the clearest by far. Thanks again. That takes quite a talent!! 😎
I’m new to cap & ball revolvers so this tutorial is just what I needed. I’ve watched it many times and it’s my go to instruction manual. Thanks for all your great videos! I really enjoy watching them all.
I was a little bit reluctant to tear my own 1851 Navy down that far for fear of springs flying out and disappearing into the dark recesses of the shop but your video explained every step perfectly and I had no problems whatsoever. I gave it a much needed bath in the ultrasonic cleaner and now the action is as smooth as glass. Thanks for your great videos.
I've got a 1849 32 pocket and a 1851 navy 44 us marshal, and this is a great tutorial on disassembly/assembly. The theory of operation and assembly check steps really help. Well done. Thank you Dustin!
I just bought my Pietta 1851 Navy today. It came in a set with a cleaning kit, cleaners, oils, a powder flask, powder measure, capper, nipple wrench/reamer and about 16 balls. the only thing the kit did not include was the powder or the caps. I bought a tin of 100 #10 caps toady as well. I want to become familiar with it before loading and firing. However, my wedge is exceedingly tight. I have tried using a wooden punch to drive it out, only to have the punch break. It was just a bit of lumber scrap that I trimmed down to fit. (I don't have a non-metal hammer, hence using a wooden punch) I'm also scared of damaging the gun by tapping too hard or using other excessive force. Thanks to this very helpful video, I now know how to disassemble and clean the gun. I suppose I should go and get a similar hammer and maybe fabricate a hardwood punch. My r-hand side (shooters view) of the wedge sits flush with the barrel, with only that little locking tab protruding beyond. So I suppose I should use a brass of hardwood punch rather than going at it directly with a hammer. I still need to buy some powder, more caps and some more balls. But I already have the rest. Including eyes and ears protection. So it's not like I could take it out back to the berm and give it a go anyway. (Kind of like getting a cool new toy on Christmas, but not the batteries for it..) Thank you for this very helpful tutorial on how to service and care for this gun.
Great work man! You helped really helped me learn how to take this thing apart, I have a navy that is acting up and I was able to take it apart and come up with somewhat of a solution. Also gives me an extra layer of respect for those who do gun smithing for a living. Keep up the great content! 👍🏻🙌🏻
I used this video to tear down my pietta navy, and wozers is this thing NASTY, brass shaveings EVERYWHERE, you wouldn't believe how much smoother this trigger feels, glad i tore it down before I shot it. Excellent video, thank you so much!
I really enjoyed your video. You explained everything in detail. As soon as a question popped up in my mind about something you answered it in the next moment. That’s what makes a good instructor, anticipating the next question ahead of time. Thanks again for taking the time the make this very informative video.
Your video saved me. I have to change out the hand so my 1860 will turn a Kirst converter cylinder. You have the only video that addresses removal of the hand.
Excellent video (as all yours are). This one especially helped me greatly during my recent first time disassembly and challenging reassembly of a new Uberti 1851 Navy .36. Thank you and keep posting!
Outstanding video. I used to do similar training when I was a senior surgeon in a 4000 bed MASH command, located at West Point. Our junior surgeons, good, bright young guys, didn't get it all in their Ivy League schools. I remember one nice, young, smart guy was Jackie Robinson's nephew. Those times, for me, were really great times working with really great people. Keep up the good work! - not many can do what you did so well...
Thanks for hooking me up with them rowdys over at Arizona ghost riders. I've never laughed so hard and learned so much at the same time in my life ! Lol
@@GunsOfTheWest I have a Colt Wells Fargo .321. I took it all apart a couple days ago and thought I put everything back right. But I messed up somewhere and the gun would not go to half cock and it just didn't seem right. Then I saw your video, followed along exactly and now I've got my gun again. I blasted off a bunch of balls into my compost fence. Somehow I just feel better now.
As usual, another great video. This channel is an absolute gem. High-quality content for a small channel. I just bought a Remington New Model Pocket, but I am going to buy a Colt 1851 London model next, so thanks for showing the disassembly.
great vid Dustin, thanks so much!. I have never completely disassembled any of my guns, and really enjoy watching those who don't share my paranoia about re-assembly :-)
Man! You're screwed!!!!!!! Naw. Really though. Thanks! For sharing that with me. I won't be shooting my "BP" guns too often so I don't see the need to go that far. Just that basic break down you showed in the other video. Just taking the gun apart and the cylinder etc....However! I would like to try and break it down this way shown here once. Just to see if I can do it. I love these guns and the history of them! I'm an "OLD WEST" and "CIVIL WAR" fanatic! I love to see how these guns break down and to see the internals. I love learning about guns! Especially the "WESTERN" ones. I love your videos and how you explain things. Your voice is so calming too. Anyway. Huge THANKS!
WELL,BLACK POWDER IS THE KIND OF PISTOL,YOU LIKE TO SPEND TIME WITH,UNLIKE ALL THE OTHER MODERN GUN'S.THOSE PPL ARE NOT USED TO SPEND'ING TIME WITH THERE GUN.IT'S LIKE A BOAT,YOU LIKE SPEND'ING TIME WITH IT,TO GET TO KNOW IT A LIL BETTER.IT'S A PROCESS YOU LOOK FORWARD TO.NOT SOMETHING YOU DRED.
Well thanks to your video I see the problem with my Colt Navy . The bolt is not coming up to lock the cylinder . Now I know how to take it apart to fix it .
This video is extremely informative and well done. I have a new Uberti "Man With No Name" 1851 Navy that fires .38 Special cartridges. Although not as dirty as black powder, sooner or later I will have to tear my revolver down for cleaning and lubricating. My question is, does my revolver have anything different I need to be aware of before tearing it down like you did with the BP Navy in this video. I really enjoy all of your videos!
man thanx for this video . i was able to diagnose what was broke and fix my broken trigger spring :) just fyi don't put your 1851 at half cock and spin the cylinder it puts a lot of strain on the trigger spring lol
You think some of those differences could have been that the person who designed it was left handed? Great stuff, Dustin, as usual!! I will watch this again when I do some disassembly.
Thank you for this vidio. Today a friend of mine gave me that gun as a present but in single parts. Thanks to you I know now how to reassemble it😊👍👍 but first I have to clean it 😫because it is really sticky. Can you give me some advice what I can use to clean it better?
Hello awesome video. I have a problem with my navy, the wedge is stuck. I've tried about everything. Any help would be appreciated. I bought it months ago and have yet to shoot it because I can't disassemble to clean it. Thank you
Sometimes, they can really stick when they’re new. A few good hits with a non-metallic mallet should take care of it. I have a video on this problem on my channel. Thanks for watching!
Wanted to say thank you for the video, took my 1851 apart today, had a little trouble following along at first but I got the hang of it, I did notice that my cylinder is slightly hanging up in one spot, would you have an idead of what that might be? Any info is great thanks again
Thanks Dustin Easy break down and Assembly, Glad I didn't see any High Fructose gang members showing up while you were breaking your pistols down you would have "Figuratively been caught with your pants down" Good job Thanks
MABY YOU CAN HAVE 2 PISTOL'S,AND ONLY CLEAN 1 AT A TIME.WITH SPARE CYLINDER'S,ALREADY LOAD'ED.CLEAN THE FIRST ONE,AND ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TAKE THE LOADED CYLINDER OUT OF THE GUN YOUR GOIN TO CLEAN,AND PUT IT IN THE ONE YOU ALREADY CLEANED.CLEAN THE 2ND ONE,AND WHEN YOU PUT IT BACK TOGETHER,PUT YOU SPARE CYLINDER IN THATS ALREADY LOADED,BUT WITHOUT THE CAP'S ON YET.BE SAFE'ER THAT WAY.WITH A GUN,''YOU CANT BE SAFE ENOUGH:I HAVE THE 1851 CAL.44-AND THE 1858 CAL.44.THE 1858 IS DIFFERENT IN CHANGEING OUT THE CYLINDER.THE 1858 IS MUCH FASTER TO CHANGE TO ANOTHER CYLINDER THATS ALREADY LOAD'ED.THE MEN IN THE CIVAL WAR HAD ABOUT 10 CYLINDER'S ON THERE BELT,IN THERE OWN LEATHER POUCH LINED UP.CAUSE THEY DID'ENT HAVE TIME TO RELOAD IN THE FIELD.MOST OF THEM HAD THE 1858 CAL .44,CAUSE OF THE QUICK CHANGE CYLINDER'S.I ALREADY HAVE 3 CYLINDER'S FOR MY 1851,AND JUST 1 FOR MY 1858 CAL .44.
Thanks Dustin great video. I just bought an Uberti 1851 and this video is very timely for me. Question. Should I disassemble and clean the action because the gun is new? Thanks.
It’s a good idea to remove the factory oil from a new black powder gun and replace it with Ballistol or another oil that’s not petroleum-based. I have a video on the channel about that. Thanks for watching!
Got an old pietta 1851... doesn't look as it's been fired much. The nipple wrench for my hawken won't fit it but I made one out of a socket. However one nipple is really stuck. Should I just use liquid wrench or penetrating oil? don't want to ruin it.
I recently rescued a Colt M1849 from a bucket full of rusty scrap. It’s an original s/n 19,xxx. I’ve got everything working but the cylinder, it’s frozen to the arbor. I think I’ll be able to get it freed up with time. I noticed the trigger is a hair trigger. Breathe on it and it releases. Can the trigger spring be adjusted to stiffen up the trigger pull?
Got an 1851 Navy by Pietta and I have yet to disassemble it because the wedge refuses to move. I have torn chunks of my rubber malet off trying to smack the wedge loose.
Greetings Dustin, I’ve been watching your video on how to disassemble a cap and ball revolver, I’m new to black powder shooting, I recently asked you a question about Taylor’s and Company and you replied very quickly, and I appreciate your response, I just received my first revolver an 1851 Navy in .36 caliber, it’s a beautiful revolver made by Uberti but I have an issue with it: how do I work the loading lever? Is there a technique that I need to know? I can’t make it come off the clip that holds it against the barrel. I don’t want to do something wrong and damage it. Do you have any tips on how to work it? I’ve bought several Uberti revolvers and never had any problems with them, but this is my first black powder revolver and I’m concerned about doing something wrong and damage it. Thanks for all your help.
I have an 1862 Pietta? Sheriff 36 cal. 5.5 inch, and have been fighting with this gun, the spring was broken so I purchased a kit and the hammer won't stay cocked? can you help me? just so frustrated. I tried to install the new trigger and other parts that came in the kit but they just don't seem to fit? The hammer won't stay cocked.
Hello I’m having an issue on the half cocked position. On half cock my cylinder does not rotate. The metal piece below is still sticking up. When I do pull it to half cock it immediately shoots back up catching the cylinder. I got it in the redi pack and I did notice when disassembling I saw a 2021 date stamped. I just ordered this last week. Do you know what piece is broken or is causing this issue? I have to manually hold the hammer slightly to allow the metal piece to pivot just enough to turn the cylinder. And also the pivot below is scraping on the cylinder slightly removing the blueing. Thank you!
Good video. I'm having a issue with my Pietta 51 navy. The bolt won't disengage on half cock. I've tried numerous times to reassemble it thinking I've done something wrong but with no luck. Any suggestions?
My pietta 1860 army has developed an issue where the cylinder no longer rotates at half cock like it did earlier today and when i recieved it new 2 days ago. What would you recommend I do to try to fix it?
I had a hell of a time getting the wedge out of my 1860 Army for the first time…. It was impossibly tight! I found a great tip on some forums though. Use a copper/bronze penny…. (Pre 1964) and use that as a punch with a mallet…. It pops right out with the penny being much softer than the steel, and leaving no marks at all!
Just so that you know, there is information conveyed at 17.10 which does not work for all 1851 Colt Navy reproductions. You explain that to insure that the trigger has been put back in the right place, one can pull it and the hammer at the same time, hearing "clicks". For my own Uberti, the hammer won't move whatever I do unless the barrel is put back in its normal position first. I was unaware of this at first and spent a lot of time trying to figure out what was wrong with my reassembly. But in the end I just kept going, putting back the main spring and all the other parts, etc., and all was good.
Two of my Uberti Colts (a Dragoon and a Navy) exhibited the same problem when I first handled them: Turns out the hand would bind up against the arbor whenever the gun was disassembled and I was working the hammer without the cylinder in place. The guns _did_ cycle when they were assembled, though. They only bound up when there was no cylinder to apply counterweight upon the hand. I smoothed and deburred the side of the hand to get it to move smoothly again. Now they cycle even when I have the cylinder out of the frame.
I have a question for you sir- my brand-new .44 1851 Pietta will NOT allow the cylinder to spin in half-cock. It just locks in place. I completely disassembled and reassembled according to the instructions in your video, hoping that I’d uncover a broken spring or something, or that reassembling it would help. No dice, there are no broken springs, and reassembling did not help. The bolt simply pops up with a “click” in half-cock, not allowing the cylinder to turn. Am very disappointed, as this is a brand-new gun. It worked for about 20 shots, and then suddenly stopped working. Would you have any thoughts or advice? Am very frustrated and about to write an upset letter to the company. Thank you for your time.
I get wedge flush on right with hammer but csnt pull it out on the left. Tried pliers. Lubed the left and hit it back in snd out a few times. Still can't get it out. I need to get the cylemder open cause I accidentally dropped a ball in the center bottom one and the cylinder wont rotate and I cant get it out :( Got it out but the barrel doesnt slide out like in video. And I have also removed the rod and stiff under barrel.
Can you help me please. I took apart my 1851 navy because the timing is way off.. th3 cylinder spins at full cock and i noticed the capture pin for the cylinder just bounces up and down with my finger when i push it. Took it apart.. very gunky inside... but i have a part in the bottom if my container that i dont see in your video or anywhere.. it looks like a washer.. but its just a half peice of a washer.. like a washer broke in half. But i dont see the other part. Yhe size of the washer is around the diameter of the outside screws. Its weird
Provided they’re made by the same manufacturer, and are for the same model and caliber pistol, is it possible to switch out barrels of different length with these black powder replicas?
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This is the best video regarding this subject. I had to help my nephew with his revolver and without this video it would’ve been much harder to do. Some videos are just someone doing it with no explanation whatsoever. Dustin explains every step. When you’re old like me with bad eyesight that’s a big help. Thanks Dustin.
Bowhead31 Thanks for watching!
THat walker spring is a bear to get off and even harder to get back on. I had one fly off when trying to remove it. After hours of crawling on my hands and knees in the garage looking for it, I just gave up and ordered a new one. Two years later, when doing a spring garage cleaning, I finally found the original spring!
Just tore down, oiled and reassembled the action of my new revolver with the help of this video. In case anyone else is curious, the guts of a Uberti 2nd Model Dragoon look just like that of the Navy in the video. Thanks aplenty.
I took it apart. I cleaned it. I put it back together. It works! Thank you very much!
Absolutely incredible that the machinery to make these was around back in the 1800s! By moderns standards, they are relatively simple, and could be built to fairly sloppy tolerances, and still function, however, they (The originals as well as the reproduction ones), are built to a really high standard! Far more impressive than anything I could construct with my modest collection of power tools!
I really like your videos. They are short enough to attract to watch, you get to the point (no annoying loud intro or music).
Your story line seems to be well thought out and organized.
Also, your subject matters are pertinent and educational.
Your insight into the products addresses items we would not likely know.
You have helped me sort out the chaff in choosing products.
You must have been literature teacher in a former life!
Thanks very much
Thank you, Michael! I’m glad my channel has helped.
I just "found" your channel, and I'm getting a lot out of it! I'm watching this playlist because I was given a CVA 1851 Navy MANY years ago, but haven't shot it. Well, it's high time to do it! The part of this video I really appreciate is that your actually showing the reassembly instead of saying "just reverse these steps." Thanks for going through the extra effort!
I have viewed several videos on this process and find yours to be one of the very best. Thanks for sharing your technique and I look forward to doing the full disassembly and reassembly on my 1851 Navy in 36 cal. I bought it used and it turns out to be a 1969 manufacture and not well maintained. I battled my way with nipples frozen and the finish a mess. My last step in restoring it to full glory is the disassemble, clean and reassemble. Your videos are a pleasure to watch and learn from. Thanks
Its a shame when you see this beautiful replicas not maintained properly by previous owners, theses revolver are very easy to take care of. Good luck restoring your navy and my you make smoke and hit the ten ring with every pull of the trigger.
Thank you so much for the detail and in depth descriptions in this video.
I had my Uberti in pieces after firing it for the first time and I was so lost. Thank you from Ontario Canada.
This video was EXTREMELY helpful. I was cycling the action, when I noticed the cylinder wouldn't line up with the hammer. Upon full disassembly, the half of the hammer spring that pushes up on the bolt FELL OUT as it had snapped off entirely. I was able to diagnose the problem and buy a new spring.
...this is great for newbies... specially when we're in France. Thanks a lot for a great video, it makes life easier. Cheers from Normandy.
Thanks for watching!
How's France doing these days?
@@dustinh4175 They're "Wagging the dog"...
Hey even some old dogs, need a reminder. Brain sliperage from time to time nice to have a back board
Thanks for doing this. Was nervous af taking apart revolvers, but you made it seem simple.
Awesome video, Dustin. I've watched at least four of the Colt assembly/disassembly videos and yours is the clearest by far. Thanks again. That takes quite a talent!! 😎
I’m new to cap & ball revolvers so this tutorial is just what I needed. I’ve watched it many times and it’s my go to instruction manual. Thanks for all your great videos! I really enjoy watching them all.
Many thanks....i pulled my 1851 apart weeks ago on my own but was never able to reassemble until your video. Big Kudos
I’m glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Your videos are such a value to the black powder shooting community. Thank you for everything you do
I was a little bit reluctant to tear my own 1851 Navy down that far for fear of springs flying out and disappearing into the dark recesses of the shop but your video explained every step perfectly and I had no problems whatsoever. I gave it a much needed bath in the ultrasonic cleaner and now the action is as smooth as glass. Thanks for your great videos.
I've got a 1849 32 pocket and a 1851 navy 44 us marshal, and this is a great tutorial on disassembly/assembly. The theory of operation and assembly check steps really help. Well done. Thank you Dustin!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
I just bought my Pietta 1851 Navy today. It came in a set with a cleaning kit, cleaners, oils, a powder flask, powder measure, capper, nipple wrench/reamer and about 16 balls. the only thing the kit did not include was the powder or the caps. I bought a tin of 100 #10 caps toady as well.
I want to become familiar with it before loading and firing. However, my wedge is exceedingly tight. I have tried using a wooden punch to drive it out, only to have the punch break. It was just a bit of lumber scrap that I trimmed down to fit. (I don't have a non-metal hammer, hence using a wooden punch) I'm also scared of damaging the gun by tapping too hard or using other excessive force.
Thanks to this very helpful video, I now know how to disassemble and clean the gun. I suppose I should go and get a similar hammer and maybe fabricate a hardwood punch. My r-hand side (shooters view) of the wedge sits flush with the barrel, with only that little locking tab protruding beyond. So I suppose I should use a brass of hardwood punch rather than going at it directly with a hammer.
I still need to buy some powder, more caps and some more balls. But I already have the rest. Including eyes and ears protection. So it's not like I could take it out back to the berm and give it a go anyway. (Kind of like getting a cool new toy on Christmas, but not the batteries for it..)
Thank you for this very helpful tutorial on how to service and care for this gun.
Congrats on your new gun! I’m glad the video helped. Thanks for watching!
Great work man! You helped really helped me learn how to take this thing apart, I have a navy that is acting up and I was able to take it apart and come up with somewhat of a solution. Also gives me an extra layer of respect for those who do gun smithing for a living. Keep up the great content! 👍🏻🙌🏻
Had to replace the bolt spring in my '51 navy. It was interesting to take it apart and understand how these pistols work.
I used this video to tear down my pietta navy, and wozers is this thing NASTY, brass shaveings EVERYWHERE, you wouldn't believe how much smoother this trigger feels, glad i tore it down before I shot it. Excellent video, thank you so much!
I really enjoyed your video. You explained everything in detail. As soon as a question popped up in my mind about something you answered it in the next moment. That’s what makes a good instructor, anticipating the next question ahead of time. Thanks again for taking the time the make this very informative video.
Thanks for watching!
Your video saved me. I have to change out the hand so my 1860 will turn a Kirst converter cylinder. You have the only video that addresses removal of the hand.
I’m glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Outstanding video. great detail on everything. With this video I feel confident enough to take mine apart. thank you.
very nice video...I replaced the cylinder hand by following this video....nice job
Thanks!
Excellent video (as all yours are). This one especially helped me greatly during my recent first time disassembly and challenging reassembly of a new Uberti 1851 Navy .36. Thank you and keep posting!
Thanks for this video. It helped me greatly going over my new 1851 Navy.
Outstanding video. I used to do similar training when I was a senior surgeon in a 4000 bed MASH command, located at West Point. Our junior surgeons, good, bright young guys, didn't get it all in their Ivy League schools. I remember one nice, young, smart guy was Jackie Robinson's nephew. Those times, for me, were really great times working with really great people. Keep up the good work! - not many can do what you did so well...
Thanks, Dustin.
Thanks for hooking me up with them rowdys over at Arizona ghost riders. I've never laughed so hard and learned so much at the same time in my life ! Lol
LOL!! Yeah, they’re awesome!!! Thanks for watching!
@@GunsOfTheWest thank YOU for making this video
Thank you very much, it's helpfull to fix a broken finger spring, now I'm no longer afraid to do it myself.
thank you so much have an ol,d colt 1851 with a broken hand spring more confident i can now dissemble it
Thank you for this video. Really helped me out of a jam with my Uberti London.
Glad you added the Walker main spring part. Other videos show the main spring same as the Colts after the Walker
Thank you for posting this.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
@@GunsOfTheWest I have a Colt Wells Fargo .321. I took it all apart a couple days ago and thought I put everything back right. But I messed up somewhere and the gun would not go to half cock and it just didn't seem right. Then I saw your video, followed along exactly and now I've got my gun again. I blasted off a bunch of balls into my compost fence. Somehow I just feel better now.
Excellent clear instructions. I will be trying this out on my Uberti Navy 51, London model in due course. Many thanks Dustin!
As usual, another great video. This channel is an absolute gem. High-quality content for a small channel. I just bought a Remington New Model Pocket, but I am going to buy a Colt 1851 London model next, so thanks for showing the disassembly.
Thank you very much!
great vid Dustin, thanks so much!. I have never completely disassembled any of my guns, and really enjoy watching those who don't share my paranoia about re-assembly :-)
Thanks for watching!
Trigger spring part that helps lock the cylinder broke.
Great Video,
very well done and detailed
Thanks
Larry Tappan, NY
Gun enthusiast
Thanks for watching!
This video was so helpful and it was a learning experience thanks again for the great content
Loved this video. Thank you for taking the time to post this.
thank you kind sir making a custom curly maple grip for her
Man! You're screwed!!!!!!! Naw. Really though. Thanks! For sharing that with me. I won't be shooting my "BP" guns too often so I don't see the need to go that far. Just that basic break down you showed in the other video. Just taking the gun apart and the cylinder etc....However!
I would like to try and break it down this way shown here once. Just to see if I can do it. I love these guns and the history of them! I'm an "OLD WEST" and "CIVIL WAR" fanatic! I love to see how these guns break down and to see the internals. I love learning about guns! Especially the "WESTERN" ones. I love your videos and how you explain things. Your voice is so calming too.
Anyway. Huge THANKS!
Thank you very much!!
Very welcome sir.
WELL,BLACK POWDER IS THE KIND OF PISTOL,YOU LIKE TO SPEND TIME WITH,UNLIKE ALL THE OTHER MODERN GUN'S.THOSE PPL ARE NOT USED TO SPEND'ING TIME WITH THERE GUN.IT'S LIKE A BOAT,YOU LIKE SPEND'ING TIME WITH IT,TO GET TO KNOW IT A LIL BETTER.IT'S A PROCESS YOU LOOK FORWARD TO.NOT SOMETHING YOU DRED.
Well thanks to your video I see the problem with my Colt Navy . The bolt is not coming up to lock the cylinder . Now I know how to take it apart to fix it .
Excellent refresher
Thank you Justin this is very helpful, just what I needed, I have a jam on my one.
Your best video,! Extreme concise detail.
Thanks!
This video is extremely informative and well done. I have a new Uberti "Man With No Name" 1851 Navy that fires .38 Special cartridges. Although not as dirty as black powder, sooner or later I will have to tear my revolver down for cleaning and lubricating. My question is, does my revolver have anything different I need to be aware of before tearing it down like you did with the BP Navy in this video. I really enjoy all of your videos!
FANTASTIC video. Thank you so much.
You're right about screws. I've missed the slot and face with small diamond files but it removes bluing so you have to paint them
man thanx for this video . i was able to diagnose what was broke and fix my broken trigger spring :) just fyi don't put your 1851 at half cock and spin the cylinder it puts a lot of strain on the trigger spring lol
Dustin, another excellent video.
Thank you!
This is an excellent how to video. Thanks.
tip: wrap a little electrical tape on the screwdriver to keep it from scraping the backstrap.
You think some of those differences could have been that the person who designed it was left handed?
Great stuff, Dustin, as usual!! I will watch this again when I do some disassembly.
Thanks, Santee! It’s definitely possible that that’s why the Walker has a different wedge. Perhaps we’ll never know for sure.
WELL NO,WHERE YOU BUY IT,HAS LEFT,AND RIGHT HANDED ETC.MINE IS ON THE LEFT,CAUSE IM RIGHT HANDED.ON MY 1851 NAVY.
Do you have a video on smoothing out the action?
Thanks for the video. Very well done!
You save my the life thank you😊
Glad this could help!
Thank you for this vidio. Today a friend of mine gave me that gun as a present but in single parts. Thanks to you I know now how to reassemble it😊👍👍 but first I have to clean it 😫because it is really sticky. Can you give me some advice what I can use to clean it better?
Nice job with video, very thorough
Hello awesome video. I have a problem with my navy, the wedge is stuck. I've tried about everything. Any help would be appreciated. I bought it months ago and have yet to shoot it because I can't disassemble to clean it. Thank you
Sometimes, they can really stick when they’re new. A few good hits with a non-metallic mallet should take care of it. I have a video on this problem on my channel. Thanks for watching!
I was shocked how much persuasion it needed.
Thanks, very good and helpful video
Wanted to say thank you for the video, took my 1851 apart today, had a little trouble following along at first but I got the hang of it, I did notice that my cylinder is slightly hanging up in one spot, would you have an idead of what that might be? Any info is great thanks again
Thanks Dustin Easy break down and Assembly,
Glad I didn't see any High Fructose gang members showing up while you were breaking your pistols down you would have "Figuratively been caught with your pants down" Good job Thanks
MABY YOU CAN HAVE 2 PISTOL'S,AND ONLY CLEAN 1 AT A TIME.WITH SPARE CYLINDER'S,ALREADY LOAD'ED.CLEAN THE FIRST ONE,AND ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TAKE THE LOADED CYLINDER OUT OF THE GUN YOUR GOIN TO CLEAN,AND PUT IT IN THE ONE YOU ALREADY CLEANED.CLEAN THE 2ND ONE,AND WHEN YOU PUT IT BACK TOGETHER,PUT YOU SPARE CYLINDER IN THATS ALREADY LOADED,BUT WITHOUT THE CAP'S ON YET.BE SAFE'ER THAT WAY.WITH A GUN,''YOU CANT BE SAFE ENOUGH:I HAVE THE 1851 CAL.44-AND THE 1858 CAL.44.THE 1858 IS DIFFERENT IN CHANGEING OUT THE CYLINDER.THE 1858 IS MUCH FASTER TO CHANGE TO ANOTHER CYLINDER THATS ALREADY LOAD'ED.THE MEN IN THE CIVAL WAR HAD ABOUT 10 CYLINDER'S ON THERE BELT,IN THERE OWN LEATHER POUCH LINED UP.CAUSE THEY DID'ENT HAVE TIME TO RELOAD IN THE FIELD.MOST OF THEM HAD THE 1858 CAL .44,CAUSE OF THE QUICK CHANGE CYLINDER'S.I ALREADY HAVE 3 CYLINDER'S FOR MY 1851,AND JUST 1 FOR MY 1858 CAL .44.
Thanks Dustin great video. I just bought an Uberti 1851 and this video is very timely for me. Question. Should I disassemble and clean the action because the gun is new? Thanks.
It’s a good idea to remove the factory oil from a new black powder gun and replace it with Ballistol or another oil that’s not petroleum-based. I have a video on the channel about that. Thanks for watching!
Why not an oil thats petroleum based ?
I only did it 1 just to put Anti-seize on all the bolts and that’s it
Masking tape or painters tape across the back strap brass when removing the two screws under the hammer would be a good idea
Got an old pietta 1851... doesn't look as it's been fired much. The nipple wrench for my hawken won't fit it but I made one out of a socket. However one nipple is really stuck. Should I just use liquid wrench or penetrating oil? don't want to ruin it.
can you do one on Ruger old army
Thanks for the content
Great video, do you remove the screw above the wedge before you drive it out ? tia
Thanks a lot for this video
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. I just purchased a Uberti 1849, I assume the internals are similar?
Yeah, this should work as a general guide for that one as well. Thanks for watching!
The spring on my 62 police seems really tight. Do those springs last a long time? Are they adjustable?
I recently rescued a Colt M1849 from a bucket full of rusty scrap. It’s an original s/n 19,xxx. I’ve got everything working but the cylinder, it’s frozen to the arbor. I think I’ll be able to get it freed up with time. I noticed the trigger is a hair trigger. Breathe on it and it releases. Can the trigger spring be adjusted to stiffen up the trigger pull?
Great vidieo, thanks again
Got an 1851 Navy by Pietta and I have yet to disassemble it because the wedge refuses to move. I have torn chunks of my rubber malet off trying to smack the wedge loose.
I have a question about the rod that the cylinder rides on. Is that a seperate piece or is it part of the frame casting?
Technically, it’s a separate part, but it’s permanently attached to the frame.
Greetings Dustin, I’ve been watching your video on how to disassemble a cap and ball revolver, I’m new to black powder shooting, I recently asked you a question about Taylor’s and Company and you replied very quickly, and I appreciate your response, I just received my first revolver an 1851 Navy in .36 caliber, it’s a beautiful revolver made by Uberti but I have an issue with it: how do I work the loading lever? Is there a technique that I need to know? I can’t make it come off the clip that holds it against the barrel. I don’t want to do something wrong and damage it. Do you have any tips on how to work it? I’ve bought several Uberti revolvers and never had any problems with them, but this is my first black powder revolver and I’m concerned about doing something wrong and damage it. Thanks for all your help.
I have an 1862 Pietta? Sheriff 36 cal. 5.5 inch, and have been fighting with this gun, the spring was broken so I purchased a kit and the hammer won't stay cocked? can you help me? just so frustrated. I tried to install the new trigger and other parts that came in the kit but they just don't seem to fit? The hammer won't stay cocked.
are these grips interchangeable with birds head?
Hello I’m having an issue on the half cocked position. On half cock my cylinder does not rotate. The metal piece below is still sticking up. When I do pull it to half cock it immediately shoots back up catching the cylinder. I got it in the redi pack and I did notice when disassembling I saw a 2021 date stamped. I just ordered this last week. Do you know what piece is broken or is causing this issue? I have to manually hold the hammer slightly to allow the metal piece to pivot just enough to turn the cylinder. And also the pivot below is scraping on the cylinder slightly removing the blueing. Thank you!
Thank you
My pleasure!
Good video. I'm having a issue with my Pietta 51 navy. The bolt won't disengage on half cock. I've tried numerous times to reassemble it thinking I've done something wrong but with no luck. Any suggestions?
Thank you your video gave me the courage to tear into my navy .36
Ralph Reagan That’s great! Thanks for watching!
My pietta 1860 army has developed an issue where the cylinder no longer rotates at half cock like it did earlier today and when i recieved it new 2 days ago. What would you recommend I do to try to fix it?
Is there a replacement wedge that does not have the spring/clip on it? Mine gives me a heck of a time to remove.
I had a hell of a time getting the wedge out of my 1860 Army for the first time…. It was impossibly tight! I found a great tip on some forums though. Use a copper/bronze penny…. (Pre 1964) and use that as a punch with a mallet…. It pops right out with the penny being much softer than the steel, and leaving no marks at all!
Good video. A screwdriver with a longer, thinner shaft would reduce the risk of marring the frame.
Most definitely. Thanks for watching!
I just got a Pietta 1851 Navy Colt .44 revolver and the wedge will not come out. I have tried everything. Any idea why it wont?
My key came out easy enought but the barrel assembly will not budge , not to sure what to do now ..
Just so that you know, there is information conveyed at 17.10 which does not work for all 1851 Colt Navy reproductions. You explain that to insure that the trigger has been put back in the right place, one can pull it and the hammer at the same time, hearing "clicks". For my own Uberti, the hammer won't move whatever I do unless the barrel is put back in its normal position first. I was unaware of this at first and spent a lot of time trying to figure out what was wrong with my reassembly. But in the end I just kept going, putting back the main spring and all the other parts, etc., and all was good.
Interesting! My Uberti 1851 works just like the Pietta in this video. Still, thanks for the heads-up!
Two of my Uberti Colts (a Dragoon and a Navy) exhibited the same problem when I first handled them: Turns out the hand would bind up against the arbor whenever the gun was disassembled and I was working the hammer without the cylinder in place.
The guns _did_ cycle when they were assembled, though. They only bound up when there was no cylinder to apply counterweight upon the hand.
I smoothed and deburred the side of the hand to get it to move smoothly again. Now they cycle even when I have the cylinder out of the frame.
I have a question for you sir- my brand-new .44 1851 Pietta will NOT allow the cylinder to spin in half-cock. It just locks in place. I completely disassembled and reassembled according to the instructions in your video, hoping that I’d uncover a broken spring or something, or that reassembling it would help. No dice, there are no broken springs, and reassembling did not help. The bolt simply pops up with a “click” in half-cock, not allowing the cylinder to turn. Am very disappointed, as this is a brand-new gun. It worked for about 20 shots, and then suddenly stopped working. Would you have any thoughts or advice? Am very frustrated and about to write an upset letter to the company. Thank you for your time.
I get wedge flush on right with hammer but csnt pull it out on the left. Tried pliers. Lubed the left and hit it back in snd out a few times. Still can't get it out. I need to get the cylemder open cause I accidentally dropped a ball in the center bottom one and the cylinder wont rotate and I cant get it out :(
Got it out but the barrel doesnt slide out like in video. And I have also removed the rod and stiff under barrel.
The Uberti and Pietta '51 navy they same set up?
They are, but their parts are not necessarily interchangeable. The sizes of some of them are slightly different.
@ thank you.
Can you help me please. I took apart my 1851 navy because the timing is way off.. th3 cylinder spins at full cock and i noticed the capture pin for the cylinder just bounces up and down with my finger when i push it. Took it apart.. very gunky inside... but i have a part in the bottom if my container that i dont see in your video or anywhere.. it looks like a washer.. but its just a half peice of a washer.. like a washer broke in half. But i dont see the other part. Yhe size of the washer is around the diameter of the outside screws. Its weird
How do u take the coltwalker spring off
Provided they’re made by the same manufacturer, and are for the same model and caliber pistol, is it possible to switch out barrels of different length with these black powder replicas?
Generally, yes.
I watched the hammer and the trigger part like 30 times, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong rn