Uberti's New Army & Navy Cartridge Conversion Revolver How Historically correct is it? 

I have always found it odd that manufactures go to such lengths to make a replica but often miss out important parts of the original design.

I hope Mike wins his legal case soon. Or we need to get Mike a soundproof mini studio booth he can tow behind his truck. The Uberti has modern lawyer influences.

Good show Mike! I worked at Navy Arms Company from 1978 to 1987 and I think I can provide some insight as to the variations and deviations on replica firearms from the originals. There were a number of NAC folks on hand who were there from the beginning including Val Forgett and the story is this: When replica firearms were beginning to be produced (1959 - 1960) there was a bit of controversy involved, basically critisism from collectors who were concerned about the replicas being used to fake original guns, especially the Colts. So, the decision was made to deviate in the configurations of the replicas to make faking more difficult, that is if you knew what you were looking at you wouldn't be fooled. Look at a replica 1851 Navy for example and you say "Oh, it's an 1851 Navy!" But put it alongside an original and you can spot the differences right away. I may be assuming too much but I'm going to assume Uberti is following the same policy today. Uberti was always a responsible and class act. So I'd guess those deviations from the originals on the cartridge conversion Remingtons are there purposely, not because Uberti got lazy or sloppy but to make faking more difficult. The fakers can be pretty damn clever as it is! Anyway, I though everyone might find this interesting.

Another good video, Mr. B. Bonus points for bringing an original to accompany the repro. 👍

Damn those pesky neighbors out at the property. It sure made for a nice video site. Keep up the fight and keep the great videos coming. Thank you

Thanks for showing me the different things about the original navy model. I’ve been shooting the reproduction for several years now and had no idea that it was not perfect copy. But, I find it to be accurate and handsome on the range, and cannot part from it. Love your videos!!!

Lol the patience is thick im this one. Thanks for putting up with it Mike. Always good to see a video from you. Good luck with the Den. Hopefully it'll get resolved soon.... legal issues are a pain and seem to always take forever.

Appreciate the knowledge mike. Best of luck on the lawsuit.

nice shooting mike !!!

Again, knowledge and skill make for an excellent presentation. Thanks, Mike

Great job, Mike. I noticed the thumb lever and thicker plate right off and felt the loading gate to be more of a issue. But that said I think I would take this replica also. I have other pistols, but do love shooting the revolver much more and would love to add to my shooting choices. I hope you get some great news for Duelist Den and be able to get back out there and enjoy the 'quite' while making videos.

Hi Mike, I want to say that I love your videos, even the pauses to let the sounds of freedom ring. We all need to cheer the sounds of freedom across the land, and especially when they once again are heard in North Hopewell Township, PA!

I loved the video. A idea that might help make videos at the range. If you get a green screen. You could do all of your Commentary In front of a green screen at home and do your shooting at the range. Setting up a green screen is extremely easy these days.

Great video, thanks Mike. I enjoyed the sound and smoke of freedom! It was good to hear that you were not afraid to criticise some aspects of your Uberti replica. I think your obvious enjoyment while shooting it (and nailing those targets) also showed off its many virtues.

I have the two piece drop in conversion in 45 acp and it's pretty cool. I chose the 45 acp because the pressures in the standard acp cartridges are low enough I can use them and they are readily available. And I am glad you gave hints on Duelist Den. I was going to ask about it, but I don't have to, now. Thank you Mr. Mike. I Look forward to seeing you at Duelist Den one day.

I really appreciate the specifics on how close or not close a replica is to the original. It would certainly help me decide whether a replica was worth my money.

Love your channel Mike! Bought my first cap and ball pistol in 1993 and over the years got many more BP firearms. After a few speed bumps in life i lost interest in most things including shooting but your videos have renewed my passion for them. Keep up the good work!

Good assessment

Another fascinating video on these historical firearms. Thank you for all your efforts!

Have not been much interested in the Remington revolvers. However your presentation of them kept me watching and of course the shooting of them. Goid job.

Awesome as usual. And I really don't mind the sounds of freedom!!!

Thanks Mike, for another great video. Again, you have informed and guided my purchase activities.

Beautiful piece! I only shoot .45 Colt cowboy loads from my Uberti 1858 new model army revolver using my Howell .45 Colt drop in conversion cylinder. I bought my piece a year ago just to shoot cowboy loads and bought the cylinder for it at the same time for that purpose to stay off the grid plus I live in MA. and don’t have the unconstitutional state gun permit and don’t want it. I was able to get the piece and the cylinder shipped to my address in MA. and I buy my cowboy loads over the counter in NH. and I go to a spot in NH. near the MA. and VT. borders where I shoot for free and I have a video posted on my channel of my most recent shooting session where I shot up an 8 inch terra cotta flower pot from about 30 feet away with my piece

Good morning from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your adventures and knowledge on black powder pistol and muzzleloaders and the old west weapons

Enjoyed the video. I have all 3 Remington replica models, Army, Navy, and the Pocket model and have conversion cylinders for all 3. Watching your video near the end, you show a pic of the original with the loading gate tab. The tab looks to be screwed into the gate. Would it be possible to aquire the tab from the ejection rod on the replica and have a gunsmith drill, and tap the gate to accommodate it.

Awesome video

GORGEOUS mike love that 58 look especially with a 5 inch barrel you ok man looks loke your not moveing so good

Thanks Mike!! You've helped me make my decision for a purpose built gun. ALWAYS appreciate and value your insight!!

ah yes the sound of freedom, sure hope you get your own range back, will make you much happier.

Thanks for bringing more interesting guns to our attention.

Great video as usual. It's going to be great when you get back to the den. I think your first video back there should be black powder cannons or maybe siege mortars from the Civil War.

Mike, I enjoy your videos a lot, it feels like we are sitting at the shooting bench talking about whichever firearm the video is about. Keep up the great work, I appreciate you.

Enjoyed it. You make it feel authentic 👍✌️

Thank you for sharing your shooting fun and knowledge I really like the way you do your videos. Keep up the good work.

Very informative video on cartridge conversions! Going back to the original cap and ball configuration, where cylinder swap reloads ever a thing, or was that just Hollywood? I think Clint Eastwood can be credited for most revolver sales of any actor. I'm guilty of owning a S&W blued 6.5" barrel 44 mag, and I'm still wanting to add a Remington new army revolver to my collection just from watching that cylinder swap scene in Pale Rider.

I personally don't mind the gun fire in the background, your mic seems to do a great job of isolating your voice every time. I know it can be distracting, and might serve a sour reminder of your scenario, but don't worry about the audience over it. appreciate the content.

We got to get you back in Duelist Den!

👍 Very interesting review of the differences. While I wish Uberti had made these revolvers with the changes you recommend that ship has probably sailed. Like you I could easily live with their replicas as produced. Having said that, it is very educational to be aware of these differences. Thank you.

Your notifications are coming up again.Looks like maybe you've outlasted the algorithm stuff. Never bothered me I just kept looking up your channel regularly. Probably everyone else did the same and so they gave up. Now to the court case. I can only offer my prayers that's about all I have. The sounds of freedom; no sweat. I'll wait as long as it takes to hear you no matter what. As to purpose built cartridge conversions, I like the idea of the drop in cylinders fine, but couldn't imagine not having cap and ball. God bless you. Keep your powder dry.

Like you, sir, I care, as I do lots of in-the-classroom teaching, and the more authentic the better. Thanks for a great video.

Thank you for doing the comparison.

Great vid as usual. Looks like a great companion to the 'man with no name '.

Looking forward to getting back to some duelist den videos.. Keep up the good work.

I'll be picking up my Taylor's n Co. 1875 outlaw 9mm. Today. SSA are nice solid guns.

My 72 Richards conversion is purpose built. My Remington is black powder ,cap and ball with aftermarket conversion, dual purpose.👍

Would love to see more basic gunsmithing videos. I'm struggling with timing issues whenever taking mine apart.

I really like these shows of yours . I love the older guns and have hunted with them as a boy of 6 years old . Us kids got to use the old guns and the elders used the guns like 30-30 35 32 spl . 357 mag and 44 mag . And the ever present shotguns . This you do brings back a lot of memories 😊

Thank you Mike.

I understand cost-cutting measures, but I agree with you. If they're going to make a replica, make it look right.

Didn't have to wait 2 weeks, thanks Mike 😊

Thanks Mike, enjoyed it.

once again, yes, thank you for the video.

I had a repro in 38 special. I didn't realize that the ejector rod was two piece until it started unscrewing on me. I don’t have that one anymore. But I really like my Uberti 1890 repro.

Taylor’s makes a black powder cylinder for their version of the new model army cartridge conversion revolver

Very informative, thanks for sharing!

I like this level of detail.

i have the exact replica from uberti. i think my gun was meant to be sold on the US market because it has all the US marks and also the italian ones, so i immagine uberti just pulled one from the ones ready for shipment to the US and sold it to me. lucky for me. it's a fun revolver and i love it.

Nice review! Shame they left out safety notches and the recoil shield removal. That is one thing I like with the Kursts as not a huge deal with the dragoon with 6 holes but on 1860s and 5 chambers it sure is.

Thank you for showing us the differences between the original and the Uberti. Good luck with the Duelist’s Den battle, Mike!

Personally,...if i had something like that like the ejector rod keep coming undone,..i may just drill a small hole where the two pieces meet,..put in a tiny spot of weld,..grind it flush and reblue the rod in the knowledge that thing ain't ever going to come undone again !! Also,..i may possibly even make a thumb latch for the loading gate and again,..if it's welded in a way as to not look unsightly and the whole thing reblued,..it'd go some way to make the weapon look a bit more authentic. Once again though,....another great video Mike.

Thanks Mike for an informative video. Good attention to detail. That's the knowledge. keep passing it on. Finally getting notifications.

Nice review! Thanks!

I've got a pair of the "navy" conversions with 5.5" barrels. I've had them for a year, and I've been using them for SASS matches and they have been excellent performers. I've modified then slightly to my tastes. First I had half of the rebated rim removed so as to easily show a safe condition at the load and unload tables, I removed the ball rammer so it wouldn't keep falling into the cylinders if I left the lever down to unload. Then I removed the ejector rod for convenience as well as the very thing you mentioned about them unscrewing. I keep it in my belt for unloading so I don't have to drop the lever. They work for me this way, and with the new insane firearms laws in Canada at this time likely these are the last handguns I'll be able to purchase.

Thanks for video. Hope things go well for you @ THE DEN

I'm with you Mike, if Uberti is going to make a replica, then make it look like the original.

I have wanted a conversion for a long time. I’ll get one some day. 😊

Good stuff, thank you.

Awesome!

Great video!!

I liked your video. I thought it was funny with your line of reasoning, as I liked the recoil shield on the reproduction revolver better than the original which didn’t have one. I thought the repro looked pretty slick. I am not sure which caliber I would prefer, but for the sake of practicality, a .38 Special would be cool, and not too hot of a cartridge for the gun. Too each their own! Love your videos. Good luck with Duelist Den!

Thank you.

I noticed the firing pins located differently and the front sight are different also.

In my opinion, it is not worth worrying about small mistakes in the design of replicas. Italian manufacturers have kept this tradition alive by producing inexpensive products that have attracted new enthusiasts to the sport. Traditional manufacturers have not bothered to make these products.

yes! my only real complain is the 2 piece rod that ALLWAYS unscrew itself. i ended up fixing it with tarp because it's quite annoing. anyway, the recoil shield, i like it. i allways put my tumb on it when i shoot with one hand (wich means everytime) because it helps me with accuracy. after 5000 rounds with it it's just my habit. anyway overhall i love it. the first pistol i bought and the last one i will sell.

A great video, Mike, as always, thank you. It is such a shame these repros (all of them, not just this model) are so different from the originals. I completely concur with your suggestion about buying the ready-made piece--I got a Kirst Konversion (for a Colt) and it's been a mechanical nightmare.

That lawsuit over your land is causing you video quality issues which should be added to your reimbursement

Thanks for the video. I have an R&D cylinder on mine. Accurate shooter, but it spits lead back at me... Had some forcing cone work done on it. Didn't help. Suggestions welcome!

Cool video. Thanks.

Thanks again

I am sure those little differences are purposeful to stop anyone from using a gun for making fakes.

I fell out if my chair laughing the way you “paused” yourself waiting for the background shooting to stop and then kept going. I hope you are back on YOUR property soon at duelist den. I can’t imagine how frustrating that is just on principle

Keep up the good fight. Get your range back. 👍❤🙏🤠😾

Good video!

Great video, would love to see how to tune a 1858 action.

I'm hoping for good news on Duelist Den. I have Pieta Remingtons with Kirst cylinders. I like them.

I have a 1858 army model with a conversion cylinder. That way I can compete in cap and ball and cartridge.

Great comparison. Another commentor said rhe difference s may be intentional to avoid scammers.

I'm praying for you and your family and the lawyer

I also miss the Den :| hang in there Mike. Still love the content.

Hi Mike, never saw a picture of see a original conversion so I never knew about the thumb lever on the loading gate. Been kicking around the idea of getting one. But I think I'd get the 38 special. Hope all is going well with the den issue.🤠

Great video, as always, Mike. On the Uberti, I do not like those "Tabs" at the top and bottom of conversion ring, straddling the frame. Neither my Gren converted NMA nor my R&D Navy conversion have those. The Gren is kinda his own design, but similar in function, The gate has a raised checkered tab, for your thumb to catch, to open. My R&D Navy is exactly, like the originals.

I just purchased an Uberti New Model Navy with the conversion cylinder. Very few vendors are offering it, and finding accurate specs was difficult. At some point, maybe you can do a comparison between the various reproduction new model navies. Thank you.

a bit frustrating trying to make the video but I still like it

Mike, any chance of doing a video on the US Army pistol trials of the 1950's? I can not seem to find much info on those trials like you can on the 1900's and the 1980's pistol trials.

I'm assuming that the repro has a floating firing pin vs the original having a striker fired firing pin, another informative video Mike, thanks very much. 😊

I wonder what the extra cost of adding the gate latch and different recoil shield would be. Would this put the pistol in a price range above what most people would be willing to spend. However, if Uberti or another company offered the parts, how many would purchase them and what would be the cost.

Very well done, very informative. (As usual) thanks for this great video. I too, love the “guns of yesteryear “. Keep putting smoke in their faces.

Thought about getting conversion kit for my Ruger Old Army but still on the fence

As long as people buy them made the way they are making them I don’t think they will change the design.

I have a replica 8" in nickel. May not be as accurate a replica as possible, but it sure is purdy.