Can anyone ID this revolver used by San Diego criminal?

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[BTerclinger]

Loser skel pulled this on two cops who ID'd him from an earlier crime (good videos at the link).

I'm not knowledgeable enough to tell if this is a single action Rossi-type replica, or maybe even a cap and ball replica?

[M.K. Borders]

It appears to be a replica of a cap-n-ball conversion to cartridge. Odd.

[Skybird]

Kind of looks like a Uberti.

[Main Street]

It appears to be a cap & ball that was converted to fire cartridges.

[Main Street]

Possibly an 1851 Navy Conversion reproduction.

[Skybird]

Looks pretty close to a “Wells Fargo” model Uberti .31 caliber, 5-shot revolver. Fully functioning revolver, as delivered.

[Viking2002]

See http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3860511/posts .

[SauronOfMordor]

Seems like a modified 1858 black powder revolver replica.

[AnonymousConservative]

I remember seeing a youtube video by a felon, explaining to other ex-cons how they could defend themselves legally. He said they carry cap and ball revolvers because they aren’t actual handguns under the law, and they aren’t legally prevented from owning them. I am not sure I want to take legal advice from a dude who looks like he is wearing a shirt when he is shirtless, but it might be why this guy was carrying this.

[familyop]

I saw that, too. Don’t know if it’s still posted. Might take a look.

[gundog]

1851 Navy Conversion in .38 Special.

[gundog]

Another specimen. They are Ubertis.

[FreedomPoster]

Yes, I think Celtic Conservative and TChad nailed it in that earlier thread.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3860511/posts?page=22#22

[Viking2002]

Again, I own one. This is a ‘51 Navy conversion with a 5” barrel, wood grips, and converted to chamber .38 brass, hence the loading gate and ejector rod. These are illegal in Kalifornia, but not the cap and ball version. Mine is a 7 1/2” in .36 with the same cylinder and grips. Fun and ergonomic for it’s day. Man, I love how it fits in my palm.

[Jewbacca]

Depending on the state, he’s correct.

[FreedomPoster]

The whole cap and ball loophole thing is mildly interesting to me, but living in a free section of the country, I’ve never had to explore it seriously.

[Baldwin77]

Whatever works !!!

[redfreedom]

“but living in a free section of the country,”

I like your terminology. So do I. Masks are worn only at Walmarts and some medical facilities. We have complete movement freedom throughout the state.

[atc23]

1851 Colt Navy repop - a lot of company’s make them. Good pistol

[Stanwood_Dave]

A quick heads-up. I assuming at one time or another, you may have caught on Television the show "Pawn Star's." Rick, the owner doesn't have a "Federal Firearms License." yet, in MANY a show, he buy's a fire-arm. How can he do that?

Simple, he will only buy & sell anything prior to I believe very late 1800's, or up to VERY earl 1900's. (I looked it up, the magic date is "1898.") Congress made the law's, and anything prior to said DATE, is not considered a fire-arm,(their considered "antique's") anything after said DATE, get ready for the paper-work.

In case you never followed "Pawn Star's," Rick basically is lazy, not to mention why have Uncle SAM looking over your shoulder every day, on every transaction. Rick does purchase a LOT of GUN's (antique pistol's & rifle's) and a Cannon here and there.