Beretta Laramie

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

Does anyone here have one?  

 

I understand they were made by Uberti for Beretta and that they are a very close copy of the S&W #3 New Model Frontier and that they aren't SASS acceptable because of the rear sight.  

 

They are supposed to be available in .45 Colt and have 6 1/2" barrels.  It is also said that they have a rebounding hammer.

 

Now then, the questions:

Are there any safety or functioning issues with these guns?

Do they shoot high like many of the repro #3 pistols?

What are the the grips made of?

What finishes do they have?

What are any of them selling for, and where might I find one?

Are they liked more or less than the other S&W big bore #3 guns?

 

 

[PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L]

19 minutes ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said:

 

I understand they were made by Uberti for Beretta and that they are a very close copy of the S&W #3 New Model Frontier and that they aren't SASS acceptable because of the rear sight. 

 

The Laramie is acceptable "as is" in all SASS categories that allow adjustable sights.

It can be converted, though:

The Beretta “Laramie” rear latch with the adjustable rear sight may be replaced 
with the rear latch (with fixed sight) from the “Russian” Model to be allowed as a 
fixed sight model revolver. 

SHB p.35

 

[Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770]

There's a couple on gunbroker, but they're not cheap.

[Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967]

That's a right handsome piece...!  

 

 

 

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

I bought a  First Model American from Cimarron about two years ago.  8'" nickel plated, checkered walnut grips, .45 Colt.  I wanted on in .44 Special but it never came in, so I took a .45.  Glad I did because all my other CAS belt guns are in that caliber and one of my rifles is, too.

 

I took me almost a year to get it and was well worth the wait.

 

No one has the American in nickel any more and there were only about with the checkered grips.  It's a great, elegant gun with only two faults: it's as heavy as a school bus and all the weights seems to be in the muzzle.

 

Anyway, I see  a lot of Schofields and third model Russians around but I have an urge for something different.

 

Thanks for the input.  Now I'll start shopping around.

[Trailrider #896]

I have one, but never shot it due to the original restrictions. What is the current going rate?