Okiepan 188 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Has anyone ever had the opportunity to shoot a 1858 Remington Carbine ( uberti) thoughts just watched Duelist Dens new video . Link to post Share on other sites
Blackwater 53393 5,937 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Yes!! Takes some thought and instruction to do it safely. There’s no forestock and there’s a good reason for that. Shooter should carefully avoid a hand or forearm near the front of the cylinder when firing!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Bullweed 477 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Hunted with one in the early 90s, long before I heard of SASS. Accurate. Slow. Historically so-so, know they existed but never seen one in a historic photo. Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 13,554 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Rich 868 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Yep. kR Link to post Share on other sites
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 3,300 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 ...... under here in the land of denial those things will get you 14 years in the "greybar hotel" ............. it's a prohibited weapon. Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 7,542 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 What is the rationale for that? Or, like here, is there any? Link to post Share on other sites
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 3,300 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: What is the rationale for that? Or, like here, is there any? Supposedly, one could attack said firearm with a hacksaw and make an unregistered handgun. ..... apparently 'twas once done and then used to rob a service station of it's days' takings .... Link to post Share on other sites
evil dogooder 995 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Yep. I have one with a drop in cartridge cylinder. Very fun plinking gun Link to post Share on other sites
Smuteye John SASS#24774 2,954 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: Supposedly, one could attack said firearm with a hacksaw and make an unregistered handgun. ..... apparently 'twas once done and then used to rob a service station of it's days' takings .... So could a SMLE. Then again, I'm applying logic to a school of thought and law that is irrational and illogical in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 3,300 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I bet that hurts when it goes off Link to post Share on other sites
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 3,300 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 8 hours ago, Smuteye John SASS#24774 said: So could a SMLE. Then again, I'm applying logic to a school of thought and law that is irrational and illogical in the first place. ....... yes, and just as illegal .......... and a similar 14 years. Link to post Share on other sites
Smuteye John SASS#24774 2,954 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: I bet that hurts when it goes off On both ends and much of the surrounding area. Link to post Share on other sites
Fence Cutter 685 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I have this 1875 Uberti made, E.M.F. marked .357 made in 1976. Enjoy the heck outa it. Figured out a trick to shootin it pretty fast and now and then will use in a monthly. To me they are a fascinating firearm. If you want a history lesson about them or want to order a custom-made one, go here.... fairfaxfirearmsrepair.com Link to post Share on other sites
Three Foot Johnson 2,610 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 The Colt pattern is too straight - not enough stock drop to get a sight picture without turning your head kind of sideways. I wasn't looking for any such thing, but it was on closeout at a local store a few years back for about half price, so... Link to post Share on other sites
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