What's out there in revolver rifles?

[Samdjr74 11]

Hi All,

 

I really want to get my hands on a carbine revolver rifle. I had a chance to look at and hold a Rossi Circuit Judge today. I'm just wondering what else is out there. The Rossi was ok, but for the price I guess I was expecting a better quality fit and finish. The stock was loose, the finish looked beat and the indexer looked like it was made from pot metal. Mind you this was a new gun right out of the box.

 

So what else is out there that won't cost a small fortune. I'd like to keep it under $1k.

 

Thanks,

Sam

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Uberti 1873 Revolver Carbine

http://www.uberti.com/1873-revolver-carbine-and-buntline

[RUTGERS95 890]

uberti...just fantastic with all they do.....

[Samdjr74 11]

Nice, I'm guessing made in Italy?

[Smokin .50 1,907]

Nice, I'm guessing made in Italy?

 

Yes, it's ITRALIAN, lol!  And Nick made a great recommendation.

 

There's also a Cap and Ball version of this available as a 18" tubed Remington 1858 New Model Army with shoulder stock.  For around a grand you could get BOTH, lol!

 

Dave

[Samdjr74 11]

Yes, it's ITRALIAN, lol!  And Nick made a great recommendation.

 

There's also a Cap and Ball version of this available as a 18" tubed Remington 1858 New Model Army with shoulder stock.  For around a grand you could get BOTH, lol!

 

Dave

Sounds good, although I'd probably stay away from the ball and cap model just out of ease.

 

Anything else I should look at out there?

[Smokin .50 1,907]

^^^Not to my knowledge, unless we chat about originals like the Colt revolving rifle, worth thousands.  Cimmaron imports the Italian replicas, so check them out too.  Rossi revolvers were always a little "rough", so it doesn't take me by surprise that the fit and finish is rough on their revolver carbines.

 

I have friends who own the Cap and Ball version, so if you ever wanna play with one to see how it works, just look me up!

 

Dave

[Newtonian 453]

Allow me to ruin this thread. Are they considered handguns in NJ? Only kidding.

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

Uberti 1873 Revolver Carbine

http://www.uberti.com/1873-revolver-carbine-and-buntline

 

I'm digging the "features list" at that site.

 

Features:

 

 - Front Sight

 

*AND*

 

 - Rear Sight

[Samdjr74 11]

The only problem I have with the Uberti is the gripping location. Which the JC has an nice advantage as I can hold it like a rifle.

[Smokin .50 1,907]

The only problem I have with the Uberti is the gripping location. Which the JC has an nice advantage as I can hold it like a rifle.

What is a "JC"?  I didn't see any other mention of it so it's out of context.  Please elaborate so I understand you better, and thanks!

 

Dave

[Samdjr74 11]

What is a "JC"?  I didn't see any other mention of it so it's out of context.  Please elaborate so I understand you better, and thanks!

 

Dave

Sorry, I meant CJ as in Circuit Judge.

[Carcano 14]

Have one of these and they are fun

 

410 / 45 colt

 

[Samdjr74 11]

Have one of these and they are fun

 

410 / 45 colt

 

 

Nice, any quality issues? Anything that you don't like about it?

[Carcano 14]

Nice, any quality issues? Anything that you don't like about it?

 

I thought it was well built, I shot it maybe 300 or so times and traded it for another rifle but wish I had kept it.

[junkmanted 54]

i had a revolving carbine in 45 lc wish i kept it . fun little shooter

[Samdjr74 11]

i had a revolving carbine in 45 lc wish i kept it . fun little shooter

Which one, the Rossi or something else?

[junkmanted 54]

Which one, the Rossi or something else?

i think it was a Cimarron . The only draw back was keep your hands behind the cylinder

[Samdjr74 11]

i think it was a Cimarron . The only draw back was keep your hands behind the cylinder

That's the one big advantage the Rossi has, you can hold it like a regular rifle.

[junkmanted 54]

I agree I just didnt like the style of the Rossi

[Samdjr74 11]

I agree I just didnt like the style of the Rossi

I hear yuh, there's two things that keep me from getting the Rossie, the length of the barrel and overall fit and finish. But from a few posts it sounds like the fit and finish aren't as bad as he one I saw which is a plus.