Author Topic: Uberti 1885 repro question (Read 2057 times)

TennesseeNuc · « **on:** February 27, 2005, 08:08:15 PM »

Hi All,
Is anybody here familiar with the Uberti repro 1885 hi-wall in 45-70? How is the quality and performance?
Best,
TnNuc

smk · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2005, 06:31:42 AM »

I have a one year old 1885 Uberti high wall 30-40 Krag. I am totally happy with the workmanship and accuracy of the rifle. It is by far the most accurate open sighted rifle I have ever shot. The only mod I did was lighten the trigger. It was 4 lbs and non adjustable from the factory, which I thought was too high for a rifle I target shoot with. I have the special sporting version with the pistol grip with very nice wood with filled grain.

mtbnsb · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2005, 03:42:06 PM »

They are good rifles. The quality is there. Mine (with a tang sight will do about 2 inches at 100 yards with my 45/70 handloads). The wood is very nicely figured, the blueing is OK, but not very deep and rich. It looks more like it lays on top of the steel, like paint, than it is part of the steel like a good blue job does. The colored case hardening of the action is attractive. As I said, the wood is very nice, the finish is not quite what I prefer, but it is again OK. I like finishes that look like hand rubbed oil finishes, and this has a finish that reminds you more of a epoxy finish, like a Remington 700 BDL, just not quite as shiny. But still, with what I consider faults, it is still a very attractive rifle, and I don't question the mechanical quality or accuracy of the rifle, and a lot less $$$ than the domestic makers of Hi Walls.

marlinman93 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2005, 12:06:21 PM »

What price range do these Uberti High Walls go for?

JCP · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2005, 03:42:23 PM »

Marlinman, look at them at buffaloarms.com, they have them from $800 and up. Something like 38-55 up to 45/120. I never owned one but i'm looking to get one this year if I can figure out
how to sneak it into the house.

bumble · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2005, 05:34:39 PM »

I have one in the carbine version. It has a round 28 inch barrel, with very little taper. It has the shotgun butt instead of the crescent butt. It weighs about 9 pounds. The butt stock is very nice wood and fits nicely to the metal. The forearm is a disappointment, it's a different looking piece of walnut and doesn't match the butt. I replaced the sights to my liking. It shoots as good as any 45-70 I've ever owned; and feels good doing it. I paid $550 for mine NIB. GunsAmerica is a good place to look for one.

TennesseeNuc · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2005, 03:58:36 PM »

Thanks for the replies. They sound as though they are pretty good guns for the money.
Best,
TnNuc

bigjeepman · « **Reply #7 on:** March 07, 2005, 01:04:01 PM »

Hey TennesseeNuc ....

I haven't heard from you for a while ... hope everything is well.

The 45/70 has my interest stirred up and one of these High Wall Ubertis might just fill the need. I love the fact that my favorite caliber, the .45 colt, and the 45/70 both came alive in 1873 I believe it was. Do you have any other 45/70's that you now own and shoot?

At one time, I was considering the Marlin rifle in 45/70. That was about two rifles, three sixshooters, and an o/u shotgun ago. This year just might be the year I go "big."

Take care ...

marlinman93 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2005, 02:53:44 PM »

Thanks JCP! I am "High Wall less" presently, as I had to give up my original Winchester as part of a trade on my engraved 1893 Marlin. The old one was a .22 with #4 barrel, and I've always wanted to trade it off and get a centerfire.
Guess now's a good time to start looking!

TennesseeNuc · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2005, 06:45:33 PM »

jeepman,
Good to hear from you. I'm down to one 45-70. It's a Marlin GG and I guess it'll be a keeper. I had a 1895 cowboy that was an excellent shooter, but found that I never used it, so it went away.
I saw this Uberti that the gunshop got in the other day and thought I might ask anyone of their experience with one. It looks pretty good. The trigger needs some work, but that shouldn't be a big deal. I haven't decided to get it yet...need to make sure it's not just a whim.
Hope can make it back down this way for some more hog hunting.
Best,
TnNuc

RupertBear · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2005, 02:15:24 PM »

I just looked at 3 of the high walls: 38-55, 348 win, 40-65. Was looking for one for hunting bear/deer/elk. Was told the 348 would be good but that 40-65 would be cheaper on ammo and better supply.

What are your thoughts on the above 3 calibers for hunting?

The only "problem" I have with the rifle is that stock would have to be shortened up to about 3/4".

All 3 were $800, so price is reasonable.

Thanks!

Gary

marlinman93 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2005, 05:26:10 PM »

Of the three calibers you listed, I would put the .348 at the bottom of my list. Not that it's a bad caliber, because it isn't, but because the other two are good, and much cheaper to relaod for. They also have better bullet selection too.
My personal choice is the .38-55, because it can be loaded up pretty hot in a strong single shot, and the selection of bullets, plus brass is great!
The .40-65 is easily formed from .45-70, and is a great cartridge, although not nearly as many factory bullets available to choose from.
I own and shoot both of these cartridges in single shots, and I hunt with my .38-55, so I have experience with it. I haven't hunted with my .40-60 Marlin (same as .40-65) but I will try it sometime.

Drifter Mike · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2005, 04:01:18 PM »

I have one in 38/55 with standard barrel sights and it will shoot better that I can. The quality is very good and it looks good as well. I would put it against any other reproduction. The 38/55 round is a great cart., it has won many matches down through time and it was a great game getter. Like the others said there is a good supply of bullets and it is a very easy round to load. Don't think you can go wrong with it!
Drifter Mike

Will52100 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2005, 04:06:04 AM »

I have one with the 34" octagonal barrel and am wondering what would be max loads for it? Will it stand the same loads as the browning made highwalls?

I love mine, though it has a urithane finish on the wood that I may strip off and refinish with oil. The case coloring is very actractive, it has a smoth action and is very acurate with black powder loads.

A friend of min has a Browning made 1885 with blue finish, no case harding and his will go to full cock when cycling the action, mine only goes to half cock. Is this normal?

Thanks

marlinman93 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2005, 04:10:05 PM »

Yes, the half cock position is normal. It can be modified from what I've read, to go to full cock on opening.
Uberti says their Hi Wall replicas are good for all factory ammo.
I'm looking at buying one in .40-65, if I can make up my mind between the replica and an old original.

Will52100 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2005, 07:44:16 PM »

Thanks, the half cock is no problem, just comparing rifles.

The question about ammo is that he is shooting very hot loads, only the Ruger #1 and 1885 Browning are rated in the loading book to handle them. I am wondering if my Uberti will handle the same loads, I'm not looking to shoot a lot of them, just try them out. But they are hot handloads, not factory.

Thanks