Uberti Lightning in .45 Colt

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Sharps '63

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Took my newly acquired Uberti .45 Colt Lightning out to play yesterday .....

Once again the scuttlebutt on the net proved to be hogwash. If this rifle is a "Jammomatic", I'll take all I can get! It put three loads (two handloads, one commercial) with two bullets weights into the same 2-2/12" groups at 25 and 50 yrds - off hand. Bullets were 230 RN and 250 RNFPs loaded to correct OAL for the type.
It's definitely a rifle that needs to be operated " ... in a very determined manner ..." as the instruction sheet says; particularly when chambering the first round.
After that, it's as slick as lightning .... ;>)

A bit different in that it loads from an open bolt thru' the loading gate. To empty it, you simply keep pumping it, making me wonder how in hell it locks up .....

Don't look down at the action when ejecting an empty ..... you'll get the case in the chops .... ask me how I know ..... :>(
 
The bad reputation may be a carry over from the Colt M1877 AKA Lightning (.38 Colt) revolver which was Colt's first double action mechanism. This earned a reputation for being fragile and unreliable and often only single action would work.
I just bought a Uberti 1873 SAA in .45 Colt and am very happy with it, I have had problems with my 1851 Navy .36 Uberti right out of the box but they were taken care of and now it shoots very nicely.
How about some pictures of your new rifle, would like to see it in action if possible?
 
I had a Uberti Lightening in 357mag, I never had it jam once. Butter smooth, I really miss that rifle. I bought one in 45colt, it jammed at least every second round. I can't suggest any easy fixes
 
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I'm so pleased with this Lightning that I would consider another in .357. Why they weren't offered in 38-40, 32-20 and 44-40 beats the hell out of me ....

I put a lace-on leather boot on the butt for a little more length and to protect the beautiful butt plate.

I've got a nickled Colt Lightning revolver in .38 Colt made in 1877, first year of production. Can't get it lettered 'antiqued' due to it's less than 4" barrel and calibre. You'd have to 12(6) grandfathered to buy it. It's DA is perfect, but I only shoot it in SA mode.

Think I may sell it if I can find a buyer .....
 
Hmmm .... ?

Really? I take it that you've proven this by 'antiquing' such a gun(s)?

In the conversations I had with they that issue such letters, I was informed otherwise. Perhaps you ought to inform them that they were incorrect and I can obtain such a letter for my Colt .38 'Lightning'.
 
Sharps '63 said:
Really? I take it that you've proven this by 'antiquing' such a gun(s)?

In the conversations I had with they that issue such letters, I was informed otherwise. Perhaps you ought to inform them that they were incorrect and I can obtain such a letter for my Colt .38 'Lightning'.
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The .38 caliber cf. is a no-go as an antique. The same gun but a .41 Thunderer is antique tho. With short barrel. (maybe I'm your buyer)
 
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Apology in order!

I want to apologize to the OP (Sharp's '63 ):
The comments that I made regarding the M1877 Thunderer were made not from first hand information as I have never even seen a real one let alone handled one. The information was obtained from the internet and as such may or may not be true.
I hope my comments have not diminished your enjoyment of your antique gun.
Skinny 1950
 
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