Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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Guys,
I am thinking of getting one of these (in .44 WCF of course), and just had a question about whether the front sight as it comes is a straight blade or whether it is a bead.
I would very much prefer a bead, and I can't tell from photos.
also when they say it is a short rifle, does this mean that the buttstock is rifle length not short like a carbine? I have trouble seeing the rear sights on my Rossi because they are now too close to my eyes. I can fix the Rossi with a peep sight, but I wouldnt be able to bring myself to have anything except a tang aperture sight on the '73, and I am not completely excited about them. I would want to shoot it as it is.
Yes, I am fussing and I havn't even bought it yet...
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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Some semi-custom models may have a large bead for the CAS game but most come with a blade. Short rifle has the same stock as the rifle and the rear sight is pretty much the same. The only difference is the barrel is 20" instead of 24" on the full length rifle.
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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Thanks for that.
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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Front sights on my 73 SRs are blades.. Rear sights are closer to the receiver than on 'standard' sporting rifles..
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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Carlsen Highway wrote: also when they say it is a short rifle, does this mean that the buttstock is rifle length not short like a carbine?

. I can fix the Rossi with a peep sight, but I wouldnt be able to bring myself to have anything except a tang aperture sight on the '73,
The length of pull should be about the same if carbine or rifle.

All it takes is a drill and tap to install any decent sight. :D
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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Buck Elliott wrote:Front sights on my 73 SRs are blades.. Rear sights are closer to the receiver than on 'standard' sporting rifles..
Same as Buck's on my 18" Short Rifle & 24" Standard Rifle.
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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I got the 20 inch mostly because I like the balance better then the 24 inch rifle, and I couldn't see the sights as well on the shorter carbines then 20", mostly because the front sight filled up the rear notch too tightly in 16 inch versions I looked at. Mine is a Cimarron by Uberti.
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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I am leaning the same way for the same reasons...
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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I have an EMF Uberti 73 short rifle an 44-40...
It came with the shorter ramp sight with no bead, and a semi buckhorn rear sight..
crescent butt, nice wood and case colored....
My only complaints are that they have a pretty heavy trigger and the front sight without a bead
is now pretty hard to see with my old eyes...
I need to add a small drop of fluorescent nail polish on the front ramp site..
or just change it out...
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My 2014 "Border Rifle" from Taylor's & Sons... 18" ½-Round/½-Octagon, holds 10 45 Colts easily. I put the "wire" type lever & carrier springs in it... Much easier to cycle, and with the trigger block safety spring also replaced with a lighter version, much, much easier to close the action...
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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Woah, that is a handsome rifle...
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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@ Griff: Nice looking set up with the 1/2 rd 1/2 oct barrel! I have a question for you regarding the trigger and the protruding pin behind it which allows the trigger only to be pulled when the lever pushes up on it. On my 73, I feel that I have to squeeze up on the lever so that the trigger will release, but in doing so, my concentration shifts from sights and target to the task of lever squeezing. Is there a remedy for that? I'm sure that I'm not the first 73 shooter who has complained about this. Thanks.
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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That is the last picture Griff put up. Greatly reduces the "squeeze" required.

Off topic some, but Griff, does the round of the HRHO taper or is it straight after it goes round? How does it look to you? I'm still contemplating doing a HRHO on a shortened 76 barrel. I like tapered but once the the oct is turned down enough to get rid of the flats, there isn't much meat left to taper and have enough for a front sight dovetail. If yours is straight round all the way, just wonder how it looks.
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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Got it! Overlooked that part.
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Re: Question on Unerti model '73 short rifle

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I have the 24" and the wife has a 20", both have a blade sight, no bead. I use a Marbles tang sight on mine and shoot with the aperture removed. Just sight through the threads. On this SASS rifle, (44-40) I shoot black powder and love it. No short stroke but springs changed on both to allow fully closing the lever without thinking about it.

I will say that I have seen and handled the half octagon and boy, it feels good!
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