Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Howdy Again.. Following on from my previous post re opinions of the Chaparral '73 Carbine. I notice with interest that early models had serial numbers [ no letters ]. Looking at the one I am purchasing it starts with 'W... Uberti starts with 'W..my question is are they coming out of the same factory ? By far the comments have not been good about the Chaparral..especially other models. Were there a lot of the '73 carbines sold in the USA ? I have a good friend with the knowledge & ability who says that with work & kit etc there is no reason why it should not work..as I said in my previous post ..'time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Howdy Mohawk, most of the comments on the other thread were about the 73. The two pards I know that had them had some of the common problems, one gunsmith told one of them "do not bring it back to me". Hopefully you can get it work out. Good Luck Jefro Relax-Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Howdy Again.. Following on from my previous post re opinions of the Chaparral '73 Carbine. I notice with interest that early models had serial numbers [ no letters ]. Looking at the one I am purchasing it starts with 'W... Uberti starts with 'W..my question is are they coming out of the same factory ? By far the comments have not been good about the Chaparral..especially other models. Were there a lot of the '73 carbines sold in the USA ? I have a good friend with the knowledge & ability who says that with work & kit etc there is no reason why it should not work..as I said in my previous post ..'time will tell. With work you might make it better. But as pointed out in the other thread. Don't think any of the after market kits will fit this gun. You can not hardly give one away over here. But hope your friend can get it to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Howdy Again.. Following on from my previous post re opinions of the Chaparral '73 Carbine. I notice with interest that early models had serial numbers [ no letters ]. Looking at the one I am purchasing it starts with 'W... Uberti starts with 'W..my question is are they coming out of the same factory ? By far the comments have not been good about the Chaparral..especially other models. Were there a lot of the '73 carbines sold in the USA ? I have a good friend with the knowledge & ability who says that with work & kit etc there is no reason why it should not work..as I said in my previous post ..'time will tell. Definitely not. Uberti and Chapparal are two completely different companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomStick Jay Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 There are no kits for it. Can a uberti kit be made to work, yes. But the hours upon hours to make it reliable for competition are not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 After Chaparral appeared with much fanfare, I started getting them in the shop. Most were brand new and would not function. The parts supplied by Chaparral for warranty work were worse than the parts that needed to be re-built/replaced. It was normal to have the bill to make the rifle serviceable equal to, or more than the purchase price of the rifle. Back to your question. No. Chaparral was not manufactured by Uberti. The best information I could get indicated the guns were built in the same factory that was at one time Armi San Marco. The importers and parts people for Chaparral dried up here in the states and I understand they were still imported into Canada for a while. Then they just went away. Damn fine Tomato stake, or Tent post. Pee poor rifle. Making one work is an exercise in futility and frustration. Good luck with one. Coffinmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Mohawk; Pard read my posts, on your last thread ... All may not be lost it seems at least some of them can run right, I guess it depends on when it was made. Come and shoot some time ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Some folks just like to do things the hard way. Not a good way to enjoy the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailhouse Jim, SASS #13104 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I took on the last Chappy 45LC as a project challenge. It is almost there but I have to say I like the bottleneck calibers better since they don't get so dirty. I am tempted to re-barrel it in 44WCF then all will be well. No, I don't use short strokes in my guns so that subject is moot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Some folks just like to do things the hard way. Not a good way to enjoy the sport. Some folks just like to do things the hard way. Not a good way to enjoy the sport. Howdy G C Kid Not a matter of doing things the hardway..I already have the slicked up guns, the Chaparral is a mint conditon rifle which we are going to have a crack at 'making better. Will it be succesfull..as I've said previously 'time will tell ! In Australia we don't have the prices you pay in the USA..example is the new Uberti competition are $1900 & then it has to be slicked up!! & short stroke kits, springs etc prices bite as well ! The next shipments of Uberti will be around $2200!!!! The Chaparrel is going to be a lot cheaper project but still expensive in your eyes..I hope it works as then I won't have to worry about my wife stealing my '73 Renegade, if not then no $$ will pass hands. Regards 'Mohawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Howdy G C KidNot a matter of doing things the hardway..I already have the slicked up guns, the Chaparral is a mint conditon rifle which we are going to have a crack at 'making better. Will it be succesfull..as I've said previously 'time will tell !In Australia we don't have the prices you pay in the USA..example is the new Uberti competition are $1900 & then it has to be slicked up!! & short stroke kits, springs etc prices bite as well ! The next shipments of Uberti will be around $2200!!!!The Chaparrel is going to be a lot cheaper project but still expensive in your eyes..I hope it works as then I won't have to worry about my wife stealing my '73 Renegade, if not then no $$ will pass hands.Regards 'Mohawk I wish you would have needed that 73 when you were over here for WR. I have a Uberti 73 in .45 Colt all slicked up with a C&I short stroke kit in it that I haven't shot in years that I would have made you a heck of a deal on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I bought my Chaparral '76 in .45-60 for $200.00 way back when. It's marked Charles Dailey (note the misspelling) and the lever doesn't quite line up with the center line of the gun, but I guess I lucked out because it shoots well and looks very good except for really plain pieces of wood used for the stock. The man who sold it to me got it on sale from some outfit on the 'net and sold it because of all the negative reports and reviews. I'll keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchy Cannuck Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Howdy Mohawk! A friend of mine bought a Chaparral 1866 in .357mag, He installed a Pioneer gunworks short stroke kit and wolf springs and away he went gun still performs flawlessly. they ain't all bad ! Frenchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailhouse Jim, SASS #13104 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Lots of naysayers but making it work will be a fun challenge. I say go for it. It will be a decent rifle in the end. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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