Uberti 1873 Cattleman Old West "Antiqued" review

[Love Life]

Awhile back I picked up a Uberti Cattleman Old West Model with Old Finish. This is the factory "Antiqued" version. The revolver was discussed here: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?329826-Uberti-1873-Cattleman-quot-Antique-quot-questions

After having it in my hot hands for a bit, I finally made it out for a range trip. For this trip I used loads containing the Hornady 250 gr XTP bullet, the Lyman 452423 Bullet, and some of my old loads with the Lee 452-255-RF bullet. All shooting was done at 25 yards.

Here is a picture of the gun from this morning before I began shooting:
191920

First up were the Hornady XTP loads using Unique powder, Starline Brass, and CCI 300 primers:
191922

I was very much excited with how things went. Accuracy was certainly pleasing, and joy of joys the sights were well regulated. These were fired from a bag on a bench. Any one of these loads is acceptable, but I will use the 8.7 gr load from this point on.

Next up were the cast loads using the Lyman 452423 bullet lubed with a 50/50 mix of Lotak Hard and Thompson's Blue Angel. Powder used was Unique. The last target on the low right (Dirty Bird) was fired from 25 yards standing one handed using a load I made back in 2011 which was 9.5 gr of Herco, Speed Green Lube, Lee 452-255-RF bullet, Starline bras, and CCI primers:
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Once again, joy of joys, the sights were well regulated. I will choose the 9.0 gr Unique load for the 452423 as an everyday working load, and the 9.5 gr Herco load is always a good standby!!

At the end of it all I am very happy with this revolver. It is pretty well made, accurate, has a good trigger, and the sights are well regulated. For the $350 I paid, it is an absolute steal but I wouldn't be opposed to paying full price for one of Uberti's nicer models if the quality is the same as this one.

I hope you enjoyed reading this!

[jmort]

"joy of joys the sights were well regulated"
"I wouldn't be opposed to paying full price for one of Uberti's nicer models if the quality is the same as this one."

You are a good shot. I wish I could do that at 25 yards. I also figured/assumed my .45 Colts were regulated to a 255 grain bullet at 950 FPS. If you get another clone, look at a tuned revolver from Long Hunter

Good deal for the $$$
​http://www.longhunt.com/web/uploads/images/Side%20Arms/1873_cattleman_el_patron_stainless_steel%20(320%20 x%20114).jpg"From Box to Holster"Lightning fast and reliable, shot after shot, you can depend on Uberti’s Cattleman model. With the expertise of seven time world Champion Cowboy Action Shooter, Long Hunter, we have taken this beauty and turned it into a dependable, light, and smooth-tuned, race ready action. A real boss. Sports wide-style sights that allow the user to acquire sights fast. It also features a a richly-detailed, checkered grip for comfort and improved aim. Cylinders are conveniently indexed to aid in loading and troubleshooting.http://www.longhunt.com/web/uploads/images/Side%20Arms/El%20Patron%20Indexing%20(51%20x%2038).jpg (http://www.longhunt.com/web/uploads/images/Side%20Arms/El%20Patron%20Indexing%20(800%20x%20600).jpg)
The LH Deluxe Edition model also includes our deluxe custom tuning, trigger pull at 2 1/2 pounds, jig-cut, positive angles on all triggers and sears for crisp, reliable action, a coil-loaded hand spring, wire bolt and trigger springs.
Specifications:

Grips: Checkered One Piece Walnut
Finish: Stainless, Color Case Frame with Blued Barrel and Cylinder
Frame Style: Cross Pin (Pre-War 1873)
Calibers: 357Magnum/38Special, 45 Colt
Wide Competition sights
Barrel Lengths: 4 3/4", 5 1/2"

Our Price Includes the Following Custom Work:

Hone and refit all internal parts
Rework sear and hammer for crisp 2 1/2lb. trigger pull
Open forcing cone to 11 degrees
Square barrel face
Check cylinder gap and head space
Set timing and advance bolt drop

LH Deluxe El Patron Case Hardened/Blued Price:$649.00 each + Shipping: $25.00 for one gun. $5.00 for each additional gun.

[Love Life]

Man, a person can spend some money quick on the LongHunter sight, lol. I like the Smoke Wagon and the El Petron competition. Both have mucho features for low cost.

[Ithaca Gunner]

Well done, I hope my original Colt Bisley shoots as well.

[Beagle333]

I like the Smoke Wagon and the El Petron competition. Both have mucho features for low cost.
I have been really flirting with getting an El Patron as well. It sure does look tempting. The main holdup is that I also want the Uberti SASS Pro Short Stroke model and can't decide between the two.

[jmort]

I had Long Hunter tune one of my Blackhawks. They did a good job on it. I would like the short stroked Runnin-Iron

http://www.longhunt.com/web/index.php?page=cowboy-action-shooting-taylor-runnin-iron

http://www.longhunt.com/web/index.php?page=taylor-s-short-stroke-running-iron

Taylor's offers several models of the 1873 Cattleman which are manufactured in Italy by Uberti, a well-known Italian gun manufacturing company that is now owned and operated by Beretta Holding.

[Pistolero49]

"joy of joys the sights were well regulated"
"I wouldn't be opposed to paying full price for one of Uberti's nicer models if the quality is the same as this one."

You are a good shot. I wish I could do that at 25 yards. I also figured/assumed my .45 Colts were regulated to a 255 grain bullet at 950 FPS. If you get another clone, look at a tuned revolver from Long Hunter

Good deal for the $$$
​http://www.longhunt.com/web/uploads/images/Side%20Arms/1873_cattleman_el_patron_stainless_steel%20(320%20 x%20114).jpg"From Box to Holster"

Lightning fast and reliable, shot after shot, you can depend on Uberti’s Cattleman model. With the expertise of seven time world Champion Cowboy Action Shooter, Long Hunter, we have taken this beauty and turned it into a dependable, light, and smooth-tuned, race ready action. A real boss. Sports wide-style sights that allow the user to acquire sights fast. It also features a a richly-detailed, checkered grip for comfort and improved aim. Cylinders are conveniently indexed to aid in loading and troubleshooting.http://www.longhunt.com/web/uploads/images/Side%20Arms/El%20Patron%20Indexing%20(51%20x%2038).jpg (http://www.longhunt.com/web/uploads/images/Side%20Arms/El%20Patron%20Indexing%20(800%20x%20600).jpg)
The LH Deluxe Edition model also includes our deluxe custom tuning, trigger pull at 2 1/2 pounds, jig-cut, positive angles on all triggers and sears for crisp, reliable action, a coil-loaded hand spring, wire bolt and trigger springs.
Specifications:



Grips: Checkered One Piece Walnut
Finish: Stainless, Color Case Frame with Blued Barrel and Cylinder
Frame Style: Cross Pin (Pre-War 1873)
Calibers: 357Magnum/38Special, 45 Colt
Wide Competition sights
Barrel Lengths: 4 3/4", 5 1/2"

Our Price Includes the Following Custom Work:



Hone and refit all internal parts
Rework sear and hammer for crisp 2 1/2lb. trigger pull
Open forcing cone to 11 degrees
Square barrel face
Check cylinder gap and head space
Set timing and advance bolt drop

LH Deluxe El Patron Case Hardened/Blued Price:

$649.00 each + Shipping: $25.00 for one gun. $5.00 for each additional gun.
That is a good price for a decent single action with custom work included. It might beat buying a Ruger and end up having to send it back to correct factory flaws.