Uberti El Patron disassembly
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Try this link...
http://www.gunblast.com/JimTaylor_Uberti.htm
I did a slicking up DIY thread a while back but unfortunately I didn't go through the disassembly/reassembly parts 'cause I figured if someone was going to do work on their guns, they would already be familiar with a full strip.
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1349198-Slicking-up-an-Uberti-1873-Cattleman?highlight=slicking
http://www.gunblast.com/JimTaylor_Uberti.htm
I did a slicking up DIY thread a while back but unfortunately I didn't go through the disassembly/reassembly parts 'cause I figured if someone was going to do work on their guns, they would already be familiar with a full strip.
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1349198-Slicking-up-an-Uberti-1873-Cattleman?highlight=slicking
You may not find an actual El Patron disassembly. But the El Patron is still a clone of the colt 1873. And there are lots of videos on YT for that.
The one point where there may be a difference is if the EP you have is equipped with the old colt style firing pin on the hammer or if it uses the newer floating firing pin in the frame and a transfer bar. But if you watch a couple of different Uberti 1873 videos you should find one that has the same stuff you have. The model name of the gun might be slightly different but the steps will all be the same.
The one point where there may be a difference is if the EP you have is equipped with the old colt style firing pin on the hammer or if it uses the newer floating firing pin in the frame and a transfer bar. But if you watch a couple of different Uberti 1873 videos you should find one that has the same stuff you have. The model name of the gun might be slightly different but the steps will all be the same.
I've not done one with a transfer bar. So finding a video that covers one of the Uberti guns that uses the bar if that is what you have is a grand idea.
The only other aspect that is at all tricky is Uberti's use of a coil spring and plunger for the hand tensioning instead of the more traditional leaf spring. But that is covered in the videos very well. The spring and plunger channel being exposed once the back strap is removed.
The only other general hint on working on handguns is to use a lighter non patterned dish towel as a working surface. And keep the gun down low and on the towel. Never lift the gun up and remove stuff in your lap or while standing because WHEN things fall off they run for freedom. And if it's something small like that hand tension plunger good luck finding it. Same with many other ultra small parts as found in some semi auto guns. So make it a habit to work over a towel so stuff that falls off does not travel. Even then keep back from the edge of the table you are working on.
The only other aspect that is at all tricky is Uberti's use of a coil spring and plunger for the hand tensioning instead of the more traditional leaf spring. But that is covered in the videos very well. The spring and plunger channel being exposed once the back strap is removed.
The only other general hint on working on handguns is to use a lighter non patterned dish towel as a working surface. And keep the gun down low and on the towel. Never lift the gun up and remove stuff in your lap or while standing because WHEN things fall off they run for freedom. And if it's something small like that hand tension plunger good luck finding it. Same with many other ultra small parts as found in some semi auto guns. So make it a habit to work over a towel so stuff that falls off does not travel. Even then keep back from the edge of the table you are working on.
Check with Gunco Jason Spencer (613-224-6266). I think he services them.
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