Uberti 73 dust cover ball

[Hoss]

I managed to lose the detention ball. While I know I can just leave the dust cover off, I’d kinda like to replace it. Does anyone know the size of the ball so I can just go try to find one at hardware store or something? 

[Oklahoma Dee]

I have used a bb, from the BB gun stash.

[irish ike, SASS #43615]

19 minutes ago, Oklahoma Dee said:

I have used a bb, from the BB gun stash.

Thats what I did.

[Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903]

1 hour ago, Hoss said:

I managed to lose the detention ball. While I know I can just leave the dust cover off, I’d kinda like to replace it. Does anyone know the size of the ball so I can just go try to find one at hardware store or something? 

3.5 mm works really well, I ordered a set of assorted stainless steel balls from Amazon to see what size it was, the set had about 50 of the right size in it so I’m good for a while.

 

Merry Christmas!🤠

Randy 

[Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903]

I think this is the set I got, some of the larger ones would be fun with a slingshot!🤠

 

Randy

 

https://www.amazon.com/QCQIANG-Stainless-Precision-Bearing-Assortment/dp/B09H6LXL9Y/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1HZZ7D390KDYJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ObJiBgrGZ7khgpMa4jIgBm1HpouwoT-c7DBfYEj7BcO1zgowMYjDV0IaRjAGoMM6MT6OB3i0fCkM0w7KS-r_BHAWaXfflR9RrXI3i430lgD5b3O49giKLaP-RS7dspRRkfsXbFc85NQgD4u4Yf842W3jVoiLCnn-Ls8gq_PkmJJ3e2J4-6O8zT_r4qEc9bhR4Cu3Dy-XtC8DRso76Dm5s08YXnggJVLY1PBrF-CD6S7rChPsYuMYezhFuqwqULVHSynucY0_aLhk_mkmteUNIYVG9wv8XNcg0tWnlRrohTg.cMLlVc1PE2AnZwZJ8KB8ccx9_trMUfgoLS_RxyENitc&dib_tag=se&keywords=3.5mm+stainless+steel+balls&qid=1735062297&sprefix=3.5mm+stainless+steel+balls%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

 

[Navy Davey]

#4 shot buy them in 25 pound bags and you will never run out

[Hoss]

1 hour ago, Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 said:

I think this is the set I got, some of the larger ones would be fun with a slingshot!🤠

 

Randy

 

https://www.amazon.com/QCQIANG-Stainless-Precision-Bearing-Assortment/dp/B09H6LXL9Y/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1HZZ7D390KDYJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ObJiBgrGZ7khgpMa4jIgBm1HpouwoT-c7DBfYEj7BcO1zgowMYjDV0IaRjAGoMM6MT6OB3i0fCkM0w7KS-r_BHAWaXfflR9RrXI3i430lgD5b3O49giKLaP-RS7dspRRkfsXbFc85NQgD4u4Yf842W3jVoiLCnn-Ls8gq_PkmJJ3e2J4-6O8zT_r4qEc9bhR4Cu3Dy-XtC8DRso76Dm5s08YXnggJVLY1PBrF-CD6S7rChPsYuMYezhFuqwqULVHSynucY0_aLhk_mkmteUNIYVG9wv8XNcg0tWnlRrohTg.cMLlVc1PE2AnZwZJ8KB8ccx9_trMUfgoLS_RxyENitc&dib_tag=se&keywords=3.5mm+stainless+steel+balls&qid=1735062297&sprefix=3.5mm+stainless+steel+balls%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

 

Thanks. Bought a box! And yes, I have a slingshot 

[Hoss Shoer]

lol, I have one in my garage, somewhere!  It’s yours if you can find it. It was launched unexpectedly never to be seen again.  I feel your pain. 
Merry Christmas 

[Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903]

23 minutes ago, Hoss Shoer said:

lol, I have one in my garage, somewhere!  It’s yours if you can find it. It was launched unexpectedly never to be seen again.  I feel your pain. 
Merry Christmas 

That’s the reason I bought the box with 50 of them, at least 1 is bound to turn up before I use all 50!😂🤠

 

Randy

[Garrison Joe, SASS #60708]

Just put a new copper plated #4 steel shot pellet in my main match gun!  Last one went to Mars. GJ

[Texas Maverick]

19 hours ago, Hoss said:

Thanks. Bought a box! And yes, I have a slingshot 

Be careful, that can put your eye out and don't shoot the table. LOL

 

TM

[Cypress Sun]

20 hours ago, Hoss Shoer said:

lol, I have one in my garage, somewhere!  It’s yours if you can find it. It was launched unexpectedly never to be seen again.  I feel your pain. 
Merry Christmas 

 

Had one bounce off the ceiling in my garage, come down and hit the concrete floor. Heard it clear as a bell, both impacts. Start looking for it...for about 20 minutes until some bad words became audible.

 

My gal comes out and asks what's going on, why are you cussing. Told her the story of the indent ball and the bing - bonk ceiling floor landing.

 

She looked down, bends over to pick up something and says "You mean this?". Yep, the indent ball.

 

I thanked her for finding it...but I was thinking some bad words again.

[Eyesa Horg]

One day while tidying the reloading room, I spotted a large primer under the edge of a plastic drawers cabinet. Poked at it to get it out, boing, gone! Still haven't after much searching, found it. Every time I roll my chair I expect to hear an explosion and need an underwear change.

[Marauder SASS #13056]

Interesting:

 

#4  Shot   .13" diameter 3.25 mm

[Griff]

WAIT!  What?  You mean there's a detent ball under that cover?  

[Cypress Sun]

7 minutes ago, Griff said:

WAIT!  What?  You mean there's a detent ball under that cover?  

 

Not anymore!

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

 

I'm trying to  figure out WHY you'd want to remove the Dust Cover onna '73??  Mine never need cleaning and I shoot only Smoky stuff??

[Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903]

24 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said:

 

I'm trying to  figure out WHY you'd want to remove the Dust Cover onna '73??  Mine never need cleaning and I shoot only Smoky stuff??

I’ve removed mine if I needed to take the bolt out.

 

Randy

 

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

 

Randy,

 

OK.  Just usually not necessary for cleaning the gun.

[Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903]

34 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said:

 

Randy,

 

OK.  Just usually not necessary for cleaning the gun.

Yes, only when I want to clean the extractor and firing pin channel

 

Randy

[Hoss]

On 12/26/2024 at 12:36 PM, Colorado Coffinmaker said:

 

I'm trying to  figure out WHY you'd want to remove the Dust Cover onna '73??  Mine never need cleaning and I shoot only Smoky stuff??

Pulling bolt to clean. Actually only need to remove the screw guide, but the dust cover moved past the ball and SPROING it were gone! 

[Dogmeat Dad, SASS #48563L]

I have four of them.  One is in the rifle, one is in the tool box, and the other two are somewhere under a cabinet in a space that even air can't get too.

 

Bought mine from VTI Gun Parts, but pretty much any correctly sized ball bearing will do.

[Kidd AtHeart SASS # 74179]

I have the ball, so I thought I would loose the spring instead. Any ideas on the spring size ?
TYIA

 

Bob / Kidd AtHeart

 

[Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903]

1 hour ago, Kidd AtHeart SASS # 74179 said:

I have the ball, so I thought I would loose the spring instead. Any ideas on the spring size ?
TYIA

 

Bob / Kidd AtHeart

 

I haven’t lost a spring yet but when/ if I do I’ll try one cut down from a ball point pen.🤠

 

Randy

[Eyesa Horg]

What we need is a heavy duty mat made out of something similar to magnetic signs for truck doors! Then when we drop something like that it will just stick where it hits. 

[Garrison Joe, SASS #60708]

Work inside a bead-blasting box or a large cardboard box that will help catch flying loose parts you can't afford to lose!  GJ

[Rough 'N Ready Rob]

Shoot a Marlin, you don't have to worry about it.😁

[Eyesa Horg]

3 hours ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said:

Work inside a bead-blasting box or a large cardboard box that will help catch flying loose parts you can't afford to lose!  GJ

A clear plastic bag can be handy as well.

[Sheriff Dill]

I bought a rubber mat made for gun cleaning at either Dicks Sporting Goods or Walmart. It is 48” long by 18” or so and has a magnetic tray at one end of it that works great for cleaning the rifle. We have almost lost that same piece many times. 
 

[Sheriff Dill]

Several places carry them. They range from $25-$50 depending on the one you want.