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Offline m-g Willy

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forged 1858 Uberti?
« on: March 14, 2007, 11:59:44 PM »
I seen Uberti is making a forged frame 1858.
Does anyone know anything about it ?
Such as compared to a original size wise?
and cost
and where to find one?
THANKS FOR ANY INFO

Willy

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Re: forged 1858 Uberti?
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2007, 12:09:01 AM »
I understand the forged frame is the same size as the cast, but I haven't actually handled one or compared them.

I am aware of 4 places that are carrying it:
http://www.octobercountry.com/products3.php?productid=915
http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/products/bpRemingtonCollection.tpl
http://www.possibleshop.com/uberti.htm
http://thunder-ridge-muzzleloading.com/revolvers.htm

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Re: forged 1858 Uberti?
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2007, 04:34:38 AM »
I just got one a month ago from Taylor's. I never had a cast one to compare it to, but it looks and works nice.

I am still experimenting with caps that will go on and stay on. I have narrrowed it down to CCI #11's or RWS 1075's as the only thing that will stay on.. I did play with aftermarket nipples and had poor luck with them. The Uberti nipples are groved to help retain the caps... a nice idea. Replacements are really cheap if they are needed.

Taylor's sells RWS 1075 caps at a fairly competitive price. Don't be surprised however at the $20 hazardous shipping surcharge. If you can find a local dealer that has them in stock you may be better off paying retail unless you are buying a couple thousand caps at a whack.

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Re: forged 1858 Uberti?
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2007, 12:34:44 PM »
Thanks for the info guys

Willy