Uberti 1858 Revolver Carbine

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I like the looks of this carbine. Has anyone bought and tried one? I like the idea that I could interchange cylinders with my 1858 revolver.
 
They are a cool toy. There is not much practicality to them. $A$$ use would require at least two or extra cylinders. To shoot one, you MUST use a two-handed "choke-up" grip. If you put your off hand on the barrel, you risk a loss of limb. If it chainfired, you would become a SSI candidate. The barrel gets hot also. They aren't too accurate out of the box either. They are a good deal for a conversation piece. If you want it, go for it.
 
One name for the colt revolving long arms was "The Wheel of Misfortune" because of various injuries and amputations from multiple discharge. There was even one revolving rifle with the cylinder mounted upright so that there was always a chamber pointing directly into the face of the shooter. There is a story that a band of indians captured one of these and later returned it because it proved to be very bad medicine.
 
If I decide to get the carbine I will also get the replacement cylinder and shoot 45 Long Colt cartridges. I have the revolver for black powder and the cylinder will fit either piece. I am 68 and I just want to enjoy being able to shoot many different firearms while I still can.
 
Understand your curiousity. I'd second the caution to NEVER fire it with your hand anywhere forward of the cylinder face. Even if there were no chainfire, the flash burns wouldn't be pleasant.

I'd also advise that you stick to "cowboy" level commercial and/or blackpowder loads if you chose to add a cartridge cylinder. Even though the repros are made of much better steel than the originals, they still aren't heat treated or designed to handle a steady diet of modern smokeless pressure levels.
 
One of these is definately on my to buy list. I've allready got 58 Remmies and 75's haven't branched off into the pocket models or the 1890's yet but6 eventually I plan on having at least one of all the cowboy era Remington repros. Howdy Josey, Fightin Creek Slim here.
 
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