.357 Uberti gun porn!
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1200 grit sandpaper for metal. Buffing wheel for brass. Still working on the wood.
the Black Spot
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Looks good! I have the same revolver in 45 colt
WestKentucky
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That one is on my short list. I need a .357 to replace the 686-6 I traded off. If I buy a SA I’m going to be a longer barrel, but not as crazy as my buntline.
the Black Spot
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Well you still get the clean lines of a "peacemaker" without the cost. And no transfer bar on some of them.
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Speedo66
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Looks like I've got the same model Uberti, the Hombre, with a satin finish. Got it for under $300, the internals are the same as all Uberti Cattleman models, can't find a Ruger anywhere near that price. Agreed, I like the lines better plus it's lighter.
I also polished mine and reblued it with Van's cold blue. I think it came out great, very happy with the gun overall.
Good luck with yours!
I also polished mine and reblued it with Van's cold blue. I think it came out great, very happy with the gun overall.
Good luck with yours!
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Tung oil.
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Can you post a picture?
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Those are crazy for sure!
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I already have several Rugers.
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Yep......I like messing around with a revolver like they used to use.
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When I was 16 I made my first grips and finished them with Tung oil. I felt some nostalgia and bought a can of it today from Menards.
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Prepping and priming cases....just need to pick up a bullet mold.
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I shot some wax bullets with my son last night off the back porch. One day this one will be his. Trying to create some good memories.
Question....... Is there a Wolf or comparable spring kit out there for a good price?
Question....... Is there a Wolf or comparable spring kit out there for a good price?
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I have on several occasions been tempted to pick up one of those matte blued Hombres with the intent of trying some Flitz on the finish to see if it couldn't be polished up to give it a bit of a shine. I have a Krag-Jorgensen Model 1898 rifle that I had sent away to have it blued (it had preciously been chrome plated and used as a drill/parade rifle), and when it came back it looked like it was matte black; I mean it actually resembled something more like wrought iron! So I thought why not try some Flitz on it because I was planning to get the rifle reblued anyways. To my amazement the Flitz actually polished the "bluing" to a point where it looked like the blued finish I was hoping for.
I have on several occasions been tempted to pick up one of those matte blued Hombres with the intent of trying some Flitz on the finish to see if it couldn't be polished up to give it a bit of a shine. I have a Krag-Jorgensen Model 1898 rifle that I had sent away to have it blued (it had preciously been chrome plated and used as a drill/parade rifle), and when it came back it looked like it was matte black; I mean it actually resembled something more like wrought iron! So I thought why not try some Flitz on it because I was planning to get the rifle reblued anyways. To my amazement the Flitz actually polished the "bluing" to a point where it looked like the blued finish I was hoping for.
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Oooooh! Nice piece of history there. It looks really good. I'll bet you were nervous working on it. I know I would be.
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Does that rifle accept a bayonet?
the Black Spot
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Mike, literally the same gun as yours but in 45 colt. I cant post pics.
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Not to get to far off topic but I did nearly all of the chrome stripping on the gun, soaking and all the other plated parts it for a couple of weeks in Hoppes No. 9. Took off nearly all of the plating (there were a few spots on the receiver where the plating was on really thick), and had the rest done by the refinishing place I sent it to. Did all of the work myself on refinishing the stock. And yes it does take a bayonet though I never went looking for one for it.
Not to get to far off topic but I did nearly all of the chrome stripping on the gun, soaking and all the other plated parts it for a couple of weeks in Hoppes No. 9. Took off nearly all of the plating (there were a few spots on the receiver where the plating was on really thick), and had the rest done by the refinishing place I sent it to. Did all of the work myself on refinishing the stock. And yes it does take a bayonet though I never went looking for one for it.
those Italian SAAs certainly scratch the Cowboy Itch without breaking the bank. I've got basically the same gun and caliber except made by Pietta. Mine's a Great Western II. I used to have a stainless Vaquero that I foolishly traded off. Also in .357. The GWII has me jonesing for another "modern" SA to go along with it. One I can carry six up and save the GWII for carrying 5 yet still get the delicious 4 clicks.
"Well, the .357 cost me around $400, and to get a short .45 colt I'm going to spend around $530. For $100 more I can get a Ruger-tough stainless .44 mag..." (sigh)
Love the simple lines of your Uberti Great example of a classic.
"Well, the .357 cost me around $400, and to get a short .45 colt I'm going to spend around $530. For $100 more I can get a Ruger-tough stainless .44 mag..." (sigh)
Love the simple lines of your Uberti
Great example of a classic.- Status
