Christmas Uberti '73 in 38-40

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:57 pm

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.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:26 pm

Oh boy that is nice, excellent photo's.

Bring it over here, I'll get you on a pheasant, rabbit maybe a fox

Nath.

Grizzly Adams · Post by **Grizzly Adams** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:40 pm

It don't get any better than a 73 in 38-40. Enjoy.

Mescalero · Post by **Mescalero** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:44 pm

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:55 pm

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

3855 · Post by **3855** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:59 pm

Very nice.

I love the 38-40 cartridge too!

Martini450 · Post by **Martini450** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:02 pm

Stunning. That's the prettiest thing I've seen all day. Congratulations, and Merry Christmas!

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 6:02 pm

Beautiful rifle, Kim, and very nice outfit, too.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 6:06 pm

Indeed very nice

I look forward to hearing how she does at the range.

Post by **Hobie** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 6:40 pm

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:03 pm

DDG

(drop dead goregous!!!)

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:07 pm

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!!

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:07 pm

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

Buster95 · Post by **Buster95** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:43 pm

Congrats for a really beautiful rifle!!! And thanks for your help

Rafe Covington · Post by **Rafe Covington** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:50 pm

You will like the 1873 in 38-40, great caliber and rifle. Mine shoots fantastic, congrats on the Christmas present.

Rafe Covington

olyinaz · Post by **olyinaz** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:53 pm

That is just lovely. REALLY nice. Thanks for showing!

Best,
Oly

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:41 pm

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.

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:51 pm

Nice one, Kim!

veeman · Post by **veeman** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:06 pm

Cool! One of those is on my long "to get" list.

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:48 pm

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.

.

Grizzly Adams · Post by **Grizzly Adams** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:03 am

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. ?????

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.

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:57 am

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

Gobblerforge · Post by **Gobblerforge** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:21 am

Kim. Do you reload the 38-40? It's a gret round but pricey to buy. Nice gun. Good wife.
Gobbler

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:47 am

Sweet!!!

jb

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:29 am

What a great looking gun! Your wife sure knows how to pick 'em.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:57 am

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

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:
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

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:17 am

me likes it!.....alot

Hows the trigger on yours?...
mines kinda heavy

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:26 am

Now THAT is a beautiful little rifle ..... and in an excellent caliber as well.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:46 am

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.

bdhold · Post by **bdhold** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:52 pm

Ysabel Kid wrote:DDG

(drop dead goregous!!!)

sums it up nicely

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