Long Fingers, SASS#56813 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Does someone make a plug to fill the hole for the uberti 73 lever lock. Was sure I had seen one recently while shopping parts but can’t find it again. I know it’s only cosmetic but the hole always bugs me. Guess I could grind the ears off the lock and leave it in. Thanks, LF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 https://sbgwllc.myshopify.com/collections/uberti/products/button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, Long Fingers, SASS#56813 said: Does someone make a plug to fill the hole for the uberti 73 lever lock. Was sure I had seen one recently while shopping parts but can’t find it again. I know it’s only cosmetic but the hole always bugs me. Guess I could grind the ears off the lock and leave it in. Thanks, LF. Grind it off...Cold Blue. Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Fingers, SASS#56813 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 23 minutes ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: https://sbgwllc.myshopify.com/collections/uberti/products/button That was it. Think I’ll save the 20 and just grind it off. Thanks,LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Mathewson, 37826 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Is this an approved external mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 34 minutes ago, Buffalo Bill Mathewson, 37826 said: Is this an approved external mod Yes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Bill Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Flat head bolt works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Gimmie a Break. Not necessary to completely remove the "Lever Lock." Just file off the little annoying tab and contour the other side to not interfere with the lever. Little "Cold Blue" and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 16 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Gimmie a Break. Not necessary to completely remove the "Lever Lock." Just file off the little annoying tab and contour the other side to not interfere with the lever. Little "Cold Blue" and done. Cooooome on now...admit it! It's Rocket Science stuff here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Grind it off...Cold Blue. Done. NO! Keep the original, buy a spare. Then proceed as above. Then when you go overboard with the file or Dremel, buy another spare and try again. Then buy two spares for the next attempt, take a close look at the original before beginning work and go at it carefully. And when you finally sell the gun, remember to include the original unmodified safety. And as to the extra unmodified spare you now have left over, offer that in the Free thread in the classifieds. And let the nicely carved and blued plug on the gun all speak to your commitment to doing it right. I planned to do this to my rifle, but the original is so tight I can't see it getting accidentally spun and locked (new Winchester Miroku). If it ever does get loose, I'll shortcut the above process by ordering two spares out of the gate. Or, screw all that, just buy one of these: http://rvbprecision.com/firearms/1866-1873-lever-lock-filler.html I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 What's the reason for removal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 37 minutes ago, Lever Jim said: What's the reason for removal? They can turn...sometimes by accident...sometimes a friend likes to screw with ya. Then yer lever is locked and it's actually quite funny to the Posse as a whole. Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Found a nice period looking screw in the drawer, matching nut. Cold blue, 0000 steel wool, a little oil, nut on the back, gring off the shank. Voila! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker McNeely Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 3 hours ago, John Kloehr said: NO! Keep the original, buy a spare. Then proceed as above. Then when you go overboard with the file or Dremel, buy another spare and try again. Then buy two spares for the next attempt, take a close look at the original before beginning work and go at it carefully. And when you finally sell the gun, remember to include the original unmodified safety. And as to the extra unmodified spare you now have left over, offer that in the Free thread in the classifieds. And let the nicely carved and blued plug on the gun all speak to your commitment to doing it right. I planned to do this to my rifle, but the original is so tight I can't see it getting accidentally spun and locked (new Winchester Miroku). If it ever does get loose, I'll shortcut the above process by ordering two spares out of the gate. Or, screw all that, just buy one of these: http://rvbprecision.com/firearms/1866-1873-lever-lock-filler.html I like it! That kinda cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Anyone happen to know what the thread is? Do Uberti use metric or imperial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Chicago screw fits perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER said: Chicago screw fits perfect. Sex bolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker McNeely Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 4 hours ago, SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER said: Chicago screw fits perfect. Now there’s a good tip. Thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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