Uberti 1866 Yellowboy .38SPL

3rdDragoon · April 13, 2010, 09:02 AM

Just after some opinions/advice here.

Planning to buy a Uberti 1866 Yellowboy on .38 SPL. I chose .38 because I already am set up to reload that calibre.

I have read nothing but positive reviews on the Uberti Winchester replicas, and had the chance to shoot one the other day. It shot fantastic and was a lot better than a Marlin I used to have.

I have loved the look of the Yellowboy rifle for years, the only thing holding me back is the price tag. $1795.00 AUS. OUCH!!!

olyinaz · April 13, 2010, 04:32 PM

The ones I've seen/handled/fondled have been well made, smooth, and much loved by their owners.

Best,
Oly

Rebel Dave · April 13, 2010, 11:41 PM

I have one each in 45Colt and 38 Spl. They are both fun to shoot. I shoot Blk pwdr in both. I just put a 66 in 44/40 on layaway at my favorite toy store, and am all excited again, this will go along with my new Piieta 44/40.

$1795 AUS is a lot of cash. I thought the Aussie $ was worth more against the Euro. The 44/40 set me back $950.00 US, plus Tax.

Good luck on yours, you will enjoy it. 38 spl is a nice easy calibre, I load mine with 23 grns 3f blk pwdr, for my 72 open top, and 66 yellow boy.

Rebel Dave

3rdDragoon · April 15, 2010, 06:33 AM

Thanks Rebel Dave,

I can't wait to get one. They are very hard to find here in Australia. Only a couple of importers exist for Uberti. Cowboy action is huge here - so there is a great demand, and dealers can charge whatever they want. Sucks.
$1795 is the BEST price I could find. The others wanted $2000 plus. Most guys shoot Chiappa's, Marlins and Rossi lever guns. Only decent Winchesters you will find here are 94's in .30-30.

Cheers!

CajunPowder · April 16, 2010, 04:43 PM

Hi 3rdDragoon,

I'm very interested in the Remington Replicas of the 1858 New Army revolvers.

As you say, CAS is big in Australia and that in combination with few dealers of Uberti and high demand makes for high prices.

Could you please make an informal survey of prices of the 1858 New Army .44 revolver, just the basic blue model. If you know folks who have them used, those used prices you might come by easily.

I'm really interested to see, (as Cabela's is charging $189.00 for a Pietta basic blued Remmie revolver), how much an Uberti of the same type will cost in Australia.

Nite Ryder · May 9, 2010, 03:36 PM

I have a Navy Arms 1866 in 38 Special, and a Uberti 1873 in 38 Special (357) and five Marlins, two 38 caliber, 2 44 mag caliber and one 45 Colt caliber. The 66 and 73 both have short stroke kits and are reasonably fast, but the Marlin's never seem to fail me either. I only use 38 caliber guns in matches. In my opinion, for the price, you can not beat a Marlin 1894 regardless of the caliber. You can't not buy a 'short stroke kit' for a Marlin like the kits made for a toogle action rifles because they work different and are made different.

Delmar · May 9, 2010, 09:10 PM

Would 38 WCF do you? This one is listed for $963 and seems to be in stock.

edit: Oh I didn't notice you are not in the states. Sorry!

Nite Ryder · May 11, 2010, 12:37 AM

I would suspect a 38 WCF is actually a 38-40, which isn't a caliber that is easily obtainable. Double check before purchasing one of these.

Jbar4Ranch · May 11, 2010, 07:51 AM

I love my '66's - I've got a 20" .45 Colt, 24" .44-40, 20" .38-40, 24" .38-40, and a 20" .38 spl. I just sold a 24" .38, so I guess I had six of 'em for awhile there. The cartridge stop on the '66's is a bit fragile, but if you reinforce it before it breaks, it will last forever. I silver solder a gusset on mine, but a lot of folks use JB weld with good results. The top one had broken completely off, so I fabricated a new one with a broad footprint and silver soldered it on. It's been that way for several years now. Keep the other end cool by wrapping it in a wet rag, as it serves as its own spring.

Hardcase · May 11, 2010, 01:31 PM

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I would suspect a 38 WCF is actually a 38-40, which isn't a caliber that is easily obtainable. Double check before purchasing one of these.

.38 WCF is .38-40. It's not terribly hard to find around the Internet, but it's certainly not common in local stores. It can also be quite a torment to reload due to the very thin neck brass. My old Colt Lightning rifle is chambered for that round...after dealing with it, I wouldn't buy another gun in .38-40.

Hawg · May 11, 2010, 03:03 PM

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It can also be quite a torment to reload due to the very thin neck brass

44WCF (44-40) has thin necks also but once you get used to loading for it it's a piece of cake.

April 13, 2010, 09:02 AM	#1
3rdDragoon Member Join Date: February 20, 2010 Location: Western Victoria Posts: 63	Uberti 1866 Yellowboy .38SPL Just after some opinions/advice here. Planning to buy a Uberti 1866 Yellowboy on .38 SPL. I chose .38 because I already am set up to reload that calibre. I have read nothing but positive reviews on the Uberti Winchester replicas, and had the chance to shoot one the other day. It shot fantastic and was a lot better than a Marlin I used to have. I have loved the look of the Yellowboy rifle for years, the only thing holding me back is the price tag. $1795.00 AUS. OUCH!!! __________________ You gonna pull those pistols or whistle dixie?

April 13, 2010, 11:41 PM	#3
Rebel Dave Member Join Date: March 1, 2008 Location: Burlington Wis. Posts: 41	I have one each in 45Colt and 38 Spl. They are both fun to shoot. I shoot Blk pwdr in both. I just put a 66 in 44/40 on layaway at my favorite toy store, and am all excited again, this will go along with my new Piieta 44/40. $1795 AUS is a lot of cash. I thought the Aussie $ was worth more against the Euro. The 44/40 set me back $950.00 US, plus Tax. Good luck on yours, you will enjoy it. 38 spl is a nice easy calibre, I load mine with 23 grns 3f blk pwdr, for my 72 open top, and 66 yellow boy. Rebel Dave Last edited by Rebel Dave; April 13, 2010 at 11:51 PM.

April 15, 2010, 06:33 AM	#4
3rdDragoon Member Join Date: February 20, 2010 Location: Western Victoria Posts: 63	Thanks Rebel Dave, I can't wait to get one. They are very hard to find here in Australia. Only a couple of importers exist for Uberti. Cowboy action is huge here - so there is a great demand, and dealers can charge whatever they want. Sucks. $1795 is the BEST price I could find. The others wanted $2000 plus. Most guys shoot Chiappa's, Marlins and Rossi lever guns. Only decent Winchesters you will find here are 94's in .30-30. Cheers! __________________ You gonna pull those pistols or whistle dixie?

April 16, 2010, 04:43 PM	#5
CajunPowder Junior member Join Date: April 1, 2010 Location: Louisiana - Cajun Triangle Posts: 223	An idea of Austrailian prices Hi 3rdDragoon, I'm very interested in the Remington Replicas of the 1858 New Army revolvers. As you say, CAS is big in Australia and that in combination with few dealers of Uberti and high demand makes for high prices. Could you please make an informal survey of prices of the 1858 New Army .44 revolver, just the basic blue model. If you know folks who have them used, those used prices you might come by easily. I'm really interested to see, (as Cabela's is charging $189.00 for a Pietta basic blued Remmie revolver), how much an Uberti of the same type will cost in Australia.

May 9, 2010, 03:36 PM	#6
Nite Ryder Member Join Date: June 29, 2009 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 81	Uberti 1866 I have a Navy Arms 1866 in 38 Special, and a Uberti 1873 in 38 Special (357) and five Marlins, two 38 caliber, 2 44 mag caliber and one 45 Colt caliber. The 66 and 73 both have short stroke kits and are reasonably fast, but the Marlin's never seem to fail me either. I only use 38 caliber guns in matches. In my opinion, for the price, you can not beat a Marlin 1894 regardless of the caliber. You can't not buy a 'short stroke kit' for a Marlin like the kits made for a toogle action rifles because they work different and are made different. __________________ "Except For Ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism, and Communism, WAR has never solved anything"

April 13, 2010, 04:32 PM	#2
olyinaz Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 877	The ones I've seen/handled/fondled have been well made, smooth, and much loved by their owners. Best, Oly

May 9, 2010, 09:10 PM	#7
Delmar Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2009 Location: Norhthern Indiana Posts: 307	Would 38 WCF do you? This one is listed for $963 and seems to be in stock. edit: Oh I didn't notice you are not in the states. Sorry!

May 11, 2010, 12:37 AM	#8
Nite Ryder Member Join Date: June 29, 2009 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 81	Uberti 1866 Yellowboy .38SPL I would suspect a 38 WCF is actually a 38-40, which isn't a caliber that is easily obtainable. Double check before purchasing one of these. __________________ "Except For Ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism, and Communism, WAR has never solved anything"

May 11, 2010, 07:51 AM	#9
Jbar4Ranch Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Near Helena, Montana Posts: 1,719	I love my '66's - I've got a 20" .45 Colt, 24" .44-40, 20" .38-40, 24" .38-40, and a 20" .38 spl. I just sold a 24" .38, so I guess I had six of 'em for awhile there. The cartridge stop on the '66's is a bit fragile, but if you reinforce it before it breaks, it will last forever. I silver solder a gusset on mine, but a lot of folks use JB weld with good results. The top one had broken completely off, so I fabricated a new one with a broad footprint and silver soldered it on. It's been that way for several years now. Keep the other end cool by wrapping it in a wet rag, as it serves as its own spring. __________________ Sometimes the squeaky wheel gets replaced... SASS 47015