(picture heavy) $600 used Cimarron Uberti Cattleman...I think I could have done worse

Stopsign32v · September 5, 2017, 05:15 PM

Looking on Collectorsfirearms.com which most of the time is nothing but firearms way out of my price range, I decided to stop drooling and admiring and type in "Uberti" and see what popped up. I came across this listing, the grips are what grabbed me first.

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/ub...ecial-pr35308/

I liked 44 Special and those were very attractive grips but I had no idea who they were made by. Their description leaves much to be desired so today while looking at it again I decided to give them a call and ask some questions. I guess my main question was what was the extra cylinder and if it was 44 Special as well, why? You are probably thinking exactly what I was hoping for...

I gave them a call and asked what was the extra cylinder. They didn't know but he would get his gunsmith to find out. I also asked if the 2 piece grips had the frame drilled and pinned or what. He said he would call me back.

I get a call later and he said the cylinder was a 44/40 cylinder. SCORE! And that the frame was not drilled and pinned for the grips. This confused me and I wanted to know how they were secured to the frame. So I requested more photos with the grips off the gun and pictures of the frame and inside of the grips. He said he would pass my request along and hopefully they could fulfill it. These were the photos I received...

Stopsign32v · September 5, 2017, 05:16 PM

And I saved the last picture for a reason and something that really really got me excited. I have always wanted a pair of these and to my knowledge the man has passed away and is no longer making these. They are very well known and I'm sure some of you will know what they are. This honestly was the deal sealer for me because of what they are and how well they fit...

Model12Win · September 5, 2017, 06:26 PM

A .44 special single action would be amazing! What a BUET!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE that Uberti!!!! DO WANT!!!!

Very nice gun! A good single action is one gun type I've yet to find. Maybe I should get a .44 special SA? Supposedly easier to reload than .44-40, and such a sweet gun OP!!

Hawg · September 5, 2017, 06:44 PM

Mine is a bp frame with stag grips and marked a little different. I never used the .44 special cylinder.

Rockrivr1 · September 5, 2017, 08:14 PM

I have the same gun except mine came in 44-40 with a 44 special conversion cylinder. Really love that revolver. Though your grips are better!

**4V50 Gary** · September 5, 2017, 09:24 PM

It looks like it has grains. Real ivory grips? Win!

Stopsign32v · September 6, 2017, 10:37 AM

Thanks guys. Sadly these aren't real Ivory grips. If they were they would cost close to the whole value of the gun! But these are thought of by most to be the next best thing. Tru Ivory grips had a colt following of their own it seemed.

I think I'm going to put a bit of money into this revolver.

-A tune and action job by someone.
-Maybe a 4.75" barrel (maybe even a Colt one).
-Finally have Fords nickel plate the gun.

September 5, 2017, 05:15 PM	#1
Stopsign32v Member Join Date: August 27, 2015 Posts: 36	(picture heavy) $600 used Cimarron Uberti Cattleman...I think I could have done worse Looking on Collectorsfirearms.com which most of the time is nothing but firearms way out of my price range, I decided to stop drooling and admiring and type in "Uberti" and see what popped up. I came across this listing, the grips are what grabbed me first. http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/ub...ecial-pr35308/ I liked 44 Special and those were very attractive grips but I had no idea who they were made by. Their description leaves much to be desired so today while looking at it again I decided to give them a call and ask some questions. I guess my main question was what was the extra cylinder and if it was 44 Special as well, why? You are probably thinking exactly what I was hoping for... I gave them a call and asked what was the extra cylinder. They didn't know but he would get his gunsmith to find out. I also asked if the 2 piece grips had the frame drilled and pinned or what. He said he would call me back. I get a call later and he said the cylinder was a 44/40 cylinder. SCORE! And that the frame was not drilled and pinned for the grips. This confused me and I wanted to know how they were secured to the frame. So I requested more photos with the grips off the gun and pictures of the frame and inside of the grips. He said he would pass my request along and hopefully they could fulfill it. These were the photos I received...

September 5, 2017, 09:24 PM	#6
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,829	It looks like it has grains. Real ivory grips? Win! __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

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September 5, 2017, 05:16 PM	#2
Stopsign32v Member Join Date: August 27, 2015 Posts: 36	And I saved the last picture for a reason and something that really really got me excited. I have always wanted a pair of these and to my knowledge the man has passed away and is no longer making these. They are very well known and I'm sure some of you will know what they are. This honestly was the deal sealer for me because of what they are and how well they fit...

September 5, 2017, 06:26 PM	#3
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	A .44 special single action would be amazing! What a BUET!!!!!!!!!! LOVE that Uberti!!!! DO WANT!!!! Very nice gun! A good single action is one gun type I've yet to find. Maybe I should get a .44 special SA? Supposedly easier to reload than .44-40, and such a sweet gun OP!!

September 5, 2017, 06:44 PM	#4
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Mine is a bp frame with stag grips and marked a little different. I never used the .44 special cylinder.

September 5, 2017, 08:14 PM	#5
Rockrivr1 Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 271	I have the same gun except mine came in 44-40 with a 44 special conversion cylinder. Really love that revolver. Though your grips are better!

September 6, 2017, 10:37 AM	#7
Stopsign32v Member Join Date: August 27, 2015 Posts: 36	Thanks guys. Sadly these aren't real Ivory grips. If they were they would cost close to the whole value of the gun! But these are thought of by most to be the next best thing. Tru Ivory grips had a colt following of their own it seemed. I think I'm going to put a bit of money into this revolver. -A tune and action job by someone. -Maybe a 4.75" barrel (maybe even a Colt one). -Finally have Fords nickel plate the gun.