Chaparral rifle question

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ginseng503

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Hello,

How would you rate a Chaparral model 1873 in comparison to a Uberti? They are a lot less money. Is the main difference the stock wood? Thanks
 
Good day;
Well now, the Chaparral 1873 is made for a number of house brands for sale in the USA.... It is excelelnt quality, of course you have our warranty to fall back on should the need arise....

One of the biggest differences is the fact that we buy from the factory and sell to you the customer.... Uberti goes through several hands before you see it

Thank you for your interest
John
 
I've recently picked up a Chaparral 1873 in .357 mag, I got it from a fellow who bought from milarm then got the Uberti bug and sold the 1873 without using it. The rifle was from 2008 and I tracked it back to Milarm.

Long story short, I took it out the fire it weds for the first time and the Headspace was way out. It actually blew a .357mag case clean in half inside the chamber ( American Eagle factory ammo ) and the front half of the case is still jammed in there. I'm wondering if this will be covered by the manufacturer, my gunsmith at ISG here in Van tells me that it's not safe to fire even if it's cleared properly due to the headspacing. Since I'm the second owner I understand that it's not covered by Marstar but it's my understanding that you're the only importer for this brand in Canada and I'd like to get ahold of someone at Chaparral. This is a serious safety issue and I have wondered if there was a bad batch that may have been released. If someone from Marstar can PM me I'd appreciate it. I'm aware this isn't due to any wrong doing on Marstars part but like I said it's a pretty serious issue when a rifle blows a round all to hell inside of 10 rounds.

Thx

Mike
 
MEO1981;
Well now, my distant viewing abilities are very limited, ship the rifle in to us for inspection....

1) We have sold some very large numbers of these rifles, very minor problems....

2) We have NEVER experienced "headspacing" issues, I have to wonder what was done to the rifle, after all this cartridge headspaces on the rim....

Send it to my personal attention, please include any blown cases, I will report back to you
John
 
Much appreciated John, I'll send it with the back half of the case (front half is still in the gun) along with the half dozen .357 casings that were fired, all show signs of bulging out about 3-4mm from the base of the case. Can you provide me with shipping info at your convenience.

I may be wrong in calling it headspacing. I'm no gunsmith and don't reload. The rifle had just had a Tang sight put on at Italian Sporting Goods in Van and the gunsmith noted that it hadn't really been used when I picked it up the day of the failure. The fellow I bought it from had indicated that 10 rounds were fired into a firing bay and then it was stored. I can't imagine anything was "done" to the rifle and the rest of the ammo box the rounds came from was put through my win92 without issue right after the failure.


Thx again

Mike
 
CLAVEN2;
Its not a .38/40, a .357 would NOT even fit, it would flop around in the "chamber"

Besides they are NOT making any firearms at all in the .38/40 chambering
John
 
johnone said:
SHOOTING BASTARD;
Not certain I understand your question ??

John
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Tuco Pike said:
I think he means what ended up being the problem with the gun after the guy sent it in to have it inspected.
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Yes! Having read the poor reviews of the early US assembled ones, I was turned off , but, upon further research, it seems as though quality control issues have been ironed out. I'm still doing my due diligence though, before spending close to $1,000....

I'm sure that John got meo1981's problem all sorted out, but was wondering how such a thing could have happened....

My hope is that Marstar will have some new stock in soon, as I'm looking for a .357, with the .38 elevator installed....Preferably the 20" octagon... Is there any time-line on a new shipment John? I do understand the issues with promises from the factory, and the hassles with export/import.....
Might have to go with the 24 1/4" barrel, if the wait is too long...
 
In the comments on your video, of the '73 SA revolver, you mention a labour dispute at the factory. Is this still an ongoing issue? And, is this why so many of the Chaparrels show as out of stock?
I'm considering the combo package....
 
SHOOTING BASTARD;
The factory has been closed for 9 months, it does not look good....

When you are closed that long your customers move on....

I have no idea at this time what, if anything will happen


John
 
johnone said:
AJ CAVE;
Please consult our site, it is accurate, we do have some lever actions in stock....
John
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I love your site, and look at it all the time! :D

Oh, that is bad news about the factory!! So, the only .357 1873 rifles that you have are the ones with the 24 1/4" barrel? And, no new stock coming....perhaps ever?? :eek:
 
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