Question on cheater levers...

Andy Griffith · February 15, 2014, 12:24 AM

Into the local purveyor of fine arms came a decent 1873 Uberti- silver plated and engraved, and it has a bit of wear.

It was "customized" by either a gunsmith or a previous owner into an unnatural short throw, and the hammer is so light, I thought it was broken at first. I know a lot of fellers like this style, but...

Is it safe to shoot full house vintage spec hunting loads (either with BP or smokeless) in a gun with a short throw?

If purchased, I'd change it back. I'm just curious.

Hawg · February 15, 2014, 08:35 AM

It sounds like it was converted for CAS and probably has a bazillion rounds thru it. If everything is in good working order it should handle full bp pressure loads just fine. If it was mine I'd have to change it back. I hate a short throw lever.

February 15, 2014, 12:24 AM	#1
Andy Griffith Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2009 Location: Macon Co. NC Posts: 591	Question on cheater levers... Into the local purveyor of fine arms came a decent 1873 Uberti- silver plated and engraved, and it has a bit of wear. It was "customized" by either a gunsmith or a previous owner into an unnatural short throw, and the hammer is so light, I thought it was broken at first. I know a lot of fellers like this style, but... Is it safe to shoot full house vintage spec hunting loads (either with BP or smokeless) in a gun with a short throw? If purchased, I'd change it back. I'm just curious. __________________ Barney Fife: "Nip it, nip it, nip it!" Andy Griffith:"Oh now Barn'...."

February 15, 2014, 08:35 AM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	It sounds like it was converted for CAS and probably has a bazillion rounds thru it. If everything is in good working order it should handle full bp pressure loads just fine. If it was mine I'd have to change it back. I hate a short throw lever.