Doc Altman SASS#74468 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 A buddy just called me. Apparently a local gun store has a Navy Arms imported Uberti 1866 in .38 Special at a reasonable price. I know there are some problems with some of the early Uberti 66s as far as short-stroking and finding parts for them. I haven't seen the gun yet, but I'd like to be a little more informed when I head over there later today. Can anyone offer advice on which ones to avoid, which ones are okay, and how to tell the differences? Thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 If it has a lever safety on the bottom tang, like a '73, and a carrier shorter than the current 1.6" , then it is the old version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Hazzard, SASS #23254 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 For what it's worth, I have a Navy Arms '66 in .45 Colt, purchased new in 1997 at Fort Hood. It's a 24" octagon barreled specimen. It's heavy and awkward and not terribly ergonomic and I absolutely love it. Eight grains of Unique and 250 grain RNFP bullets is all it knows, but boy it really shoots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Parts for the early Navy Arms rifles are non-existent. I was told to check the lever. If it is blued avoid it. If it is color cased it is of the later design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Altman SASS#74468 Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 I went over and looked at the Yellowboy. It was a carbine version with a 16" barrel, blued lever, lever safety, and 1.50" carrier, so I didn't buy it. I was hopeful, especially since it was priced at $699. But it'll give me something to keep looking for. Thank you all for the help! --Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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