Totes Magoats Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 You guessed it, it's a '73 chambered in .22LR. I picked it up from a another cowboy at our last match. It's marked Uberti and imported by Allen F.A. MFG, so appears to pre-date Cimarron Arms (not 100%). 24" Octagon barrel, CCH and straight grip stock. It's appeared untouched with very few rounds through it. Upon inspection on my bench, almost everything seems to be the same internally as the centerfire calibers. I swapped out the mainspring and lifter/lever springs and it really lightened up the action. The Carrier is different of course and has a flat spring shell stop (for lack of a better term) to accommodate the shorter .22 LR round and of course the firing pin hole in the bolt is at the bottom since it's a rimfire. MY QUESTIONS: Has anyone short stroked one of these (seems a Gen5 kit would work/fit fine) How rare are these, this is first one I have seen Any history on these or idea how old it is? I can't find anything on the Interwebs In the picture below, there are 2 additional screws on the left side of the receiver, I assume they are for a safety? anyone know? The larger one is flush with the inside of the receiver, the smaller one protrudes into the receiver but down not screw into anything internally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Allen Firearms of Santa Fe, NM was (an) importer of these. I've seen one owned by a local shooter. Even heavier than the normal '73. I believe Allen Firearms was handling these in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Sorry, can't get much more specific. The local shooter bought his, I believe new, about 2004. They were a small lot run by Uberti. Rare by buyer standards or rare by collectors standards? It is hard to find one to buy. Don't think collectors have a large interest in them since they are "modern" rather than "original". "Kinda expensive for a .22" is probably why Uberti quit making them. Should be able to find the Italian proof house year code on the barrel (two letters, usually bottom of barrel covered by the handguard). Then look those letters up here: https://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=73492 is one place to find the date codes. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totes Magoats Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said: Should be able to find the Italian proof house year code on the barrel (two letters, usually bottom of barrel covered by the handguard). Then look those letters up here: https://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=73492 Thanks GJ, I see AL, the linked info puts it at 1983. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Your 2 mystery screws look awfull close to where the saddle ring would be on a carbine GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Totes, I saw that rifle on the table. Looked nice and price looked pretty good. I thought about it, but not for long, too many other things on the wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totes Magoats Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 Abilene, I took it out and shot it yesterday, it's a tack driver. If I can get it short-stroked, it's gonna be really fun to shoot. It's the same barrel as the .357/.45 so it's heavy with just the material for the .22 bore hole removed. Totes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlow4697 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Check with Lassiter I think he has or had one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 If it is an 1983 DOM it will most likely have the small diameter link pins. I don't know if any of the SS kit makers are still doing those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totes Magoats Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 20 minutes ago, Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 said: If it is an 1983 DOM it will most likely have the small diameter link pins. Must be my lucky day! I just pulled the C&I Gen 4 links out of my match rifle and they fit fine; same size pins. Looks like I should be able to short stroke it. I did notice there is a very, very slight bend in the firing pin and it does appear to be a different size. May have trouble finding one of those. Totes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Firing pin design, if like the centerfire 73s, is trivial to have turned out of tool steel. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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