Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
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- kimwcook
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Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Well I got off my duff and got some pictures of my Christmas present from my adorable wife. It's a Uberti/Cimarron 1873 w/24" bbl. in 38-40. Got it cleaned up and now need to get to the range. I'll give a range report when I do. Now for the pics. The CCH shows up better in the pics than in real life. The blues are fairly subtle, wish it was a rainbow of colors. Fairly decent wood for a standard model.
A pic showing 45 Colt w/38-40 rounds for scale.
A pic showing 45 Colt w/38-40 rounds for scale.
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Oh boy that is nice, excellent photo's.
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
It don't get any better than a 73 in 38-40. Enjoy.
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Kim,
That's a sweet looking 73. You going to hunt with it or just shoot rocks?
I had an 1873 Winchester many many summers ago. It was a 32 WCF full octagon barreled gun that was probably a rifle originally. It had been cut to 16" or so before I got it. Worked OK, but I didn't keep it.
Should have, but I was young and stupid(er) way back then.
I really think my next desire is one of the Uberti 1873s.
Joe
That's a sweet looking 73. You going to hunt with it or just shoot rocks?
I had an 1873 Winchester many many summers ago. It was a 32 WCF full octagon barreled gun that was probably a rifle originally. It had been cut to 16" or so before I got it. Worked OK, but I didn't keep it.
Should have, but I was young and stupid(er) way back then.
I really think my next desire is one of the Uberti 1873s.
Joe
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Very nice.
I love the 38-40 cartridge too!
I love the 38-40 cartridge too!
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Stunning. That's the prettiest thing I've seen all day. Congratulations, and Merry Christmas!
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Beautiful rifle, Kim, and very nice outfit, too.
Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Indeed very nice I look forward to hearing how she does at the range.
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Outstanding!! I have one in 44-40 and love it , you will love yours too.
Congratulations on your skill and proficiency in selecting a wife!!
Congratulations on your skill and proficiency in selecting a wife!!
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Law Dawg,
She's a beauty! Uberti sure has come a long way. The CCH looks real nice along with excellent wood to metal fit. You have a fine wife there. ------------Sixgun
She's a beauty! Uberti sure has come a long way. The CCH looks real nice along with excellent wood to metal fit. You have a fine wife there. ------------Sixgun
Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Congrats for a really beautiful rifle!!! And thanks for your help
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
You will like the 1873 in 38-40, great caliber and rifle. Mine shoots fantastic, congrats on the Christmas present.
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
That is just lovely. REALLY nice. Thanks for showing!
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Oly
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Thanks guys. Can't wait to put some rounds down the tube. As said, fit and finish is great. I tried to disassemble it for cleaning, as is my norm, before shooting and one of the lever spring screws won't come out. I haven't tried any heat or anything else. Just couldn't get it out without getting rough with it. Actually was afraid I'd bust the head off. ????? Anyway, have the next few days off and I'm planning on getting to the range. As said, will report.
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Nice one, Kim!
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Cool! One of those is on my long "to get" list.
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Very Nice,I had one in .45colt. it was flawless and sold it before I beat it up.it was heavy,and I wish Uberti would make the '73 with a round barrel. Good luck and can't wait for the range report. .
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
The lever spring screws are under a lot of torque. The easiest way to get a tight one out is to remove the side plates, and rotate/swing the spring(s) out to the side (off of the lever cam or the carrier arm) which will release most of the pressure. Should come right out.kimwcook wrote: I tried to disassemble it for cleaning, as is my norm, before shooting and one of the lever spring screws won't come out. I haven't tried any heat or anything else. Just couldn't get it out without getting rough with it. Actually was afraid I'd bust the head off. ?????
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COMNAVFORV, Vietnam 68-70
NRA Life, SASS Life, Banjo picking done cheap!
Quyana cekneq, Neva
COMNAVFORV, Vietnam 68-70
NRA Life, SASS Life, Banjo picking done cheap!
Quyana cekneq, Neva
Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Very Nice,if the cch is a little more subtle off camera it would be fine with Me.
Is there somewhere to find Uberti Manuf. dates. Looked at a Beautiful Stainless 73 tonite on my way Home. Should of come on Home.
Enjoy
Is there somewhere to find Uberti Manuf. dates. Looked at a Beautiful Stainless 73 tonite on my way Home. Should of come on Home.
Enjoy
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Kim. Do you reload the 38-40? It's a gret round but pricey to buy. Nice gun. Good wife.
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Sweet!!!
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
What a great looking gun! Your wife sure knows how to pick 'em.
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Look on your Uberti and find the little rectangle with two letters in it. That is the date code. Go here to find the date code chart:pwl44m wrote:Very Nice,if the cch is a little more subtle off camera it would be fine with Me.
Is there somewhere to find Uberti Manuf. dates. Looked at a Beautiful Stainless 73 tonite on my way Home. Should of come on Home.
Enjoy
https://store.bluebookinc.com/Info/PDF/ ... fmarks.pdf
The article refers to black powder guns, but the date code is on the smokeless cartridge guns as well.
Here is another site with proof marks and their meanings:
http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com/ar ... fmarks.pdf
Hope this helps a bit.
Joe
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
me likes it!.....alot
Hows the trigger on yours?...
mines kinda heavy
Hows the trigger on yours?...
mines kinda heavy
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Now THAT is a beautiful little rifle ..... and in an excellent caliber as well.
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Re: Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40
Gobbler, I never had a 38-40 before so I don't have the dies, brass or bullets, yet. I do plan on reloading as trying to find manufactured ammo is tough and expensive. Components are easy to find thanks to CAS.
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sums it up nicelyYsabel Kid wrote:DDG
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