Savage.250
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I have decided last December on purchasing a Uberti 1873 Cattleman, Old Model, .45 Colt, Old West finish, 4 3/4 inch barrel.
I did find a dealer in the Twin Cities (Minnesota) who ordered one w/o obligation of purchase or down payment. Upon inspection this gun had rust on it; inside and out. I want the "Old West" finish so I am not concerned with a tiny bit of surface rust. My main concern is that this gun had rust IN the bore of the barrel and was extremely stiff in the operation of the action. The feed gate's initial opening required a prying effort with the thumb. The ejector rod Needless to say I chose not to spend $460 on a new yet rusty revolver.
I have seen a couple of these Ubertis with the "Old West finish" at gun shows w/o a bit of rust on them. Their operation and mechanics were smooth and sound with NO rust. I have been told by two different dealers that this is all an acceptable part of the antiquing process. I refuse to believe this is acceptable (or safe) and am afraid to special order one again. I have heard good things about the Uberti Cattleman and I'm not ready to give up. Has anyone heard of or had similar experience?
I did find a dealer in the Twin Cities (Minnesota) who ordered one w/o obligation of purchase or down payment. Upon inspection this gun had rust on it; inside and out. I want the "Old West" finish so I am not concerned with a tiny bit of surface rust. My main concern is that this gun had rust IN the bore of the barrel and was extremely stiff in the operation of the action. The feed gate's initial opening required a prying effort with the thumb. The ejector rod Needless to say I chose not to spend $460 on a new yet rusty revolver.
I have seen a couple of these Ubertis with the "Old West finish" at gun shows w/o a bit of rust on them. Their operation and mechanics were smooth and sound with NO rust. I have been told by two different dealers that this is all an acceptable part of the antiquing process. I refuse to believe this is acceptable (or safe) and am afraid to special order one again. I have heard good things about the Uberti Cattleman and I'm not ready to give up. Has anyone heard of or had similar experience?