Bill Akins
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Check out this link at Midway for the Uberti 1873 Cattleman Blackpowder model.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/13...weekly-_-hotbuy-_-uberti_cattleman-_-20160413
The ad says:
"Features
Steel frame
Made just like the original
Single action without the need for cartridges
The Uberti 1873 Cattleman Blackpowder model is manufactured by Uberti just like the standard cartridge 1873 Cattleman revolvers. It features a steel frame and is chambered in .44 caliber. It is a great option for people who want the look of the 1873 Single Action without needing to use cartridge ammunition. This 44 caliber percussion revolver has all the features a cartridge Colt Single Action Army revolver, but with a removable blackpowder cylinder. Authentic color case hardened steel frame, fluted cylinder, fixed sights and 1-piece walnut grips."
Unless Uberti has started changing their design on these, it was my understanding from reading many online posts and seeing pics of the differences,.....that the hammer was offset on these models so that it is practically impossible to use a cartridge cylinder in them. If that is still so, then Midway has it wrong and it is NOT:.... "Made just like the original" nor:..."The Uberti 1873 Cattleman Blackpowder model is manufactured by Uberti just like the standard cartridge 1873 Cattleman revolvers."
Which is it? Is Midway wrong or did Uberti start making their black powder '73 peacemakers to where the hammer is no longer offset so they will work with a standard (not a conversion cylinder) factory cartridge cylinder too?
.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/13...weekly-_-hotbuy-_-uberti_cattleman-_-20160413
The ad says:
"Features
Steel frame
Made just like the original
Single action without the need for cartridges
The Uberti 1873 Cattleman Blackpowder model is manufactured by Uberti just like the standard cartridge 1873 Cattleman revolvers. It features a steel frame and is chambered in .44 caliber. It is a great option for people who want the look of the 1873 Single Action without needing to use cartridge ammunition. This 44 caliber percussion revolver has all the features a cartridge Colt Single Action Army revolver, but with a removable blackpowder cylinder. Authentic color case hardened steel frame, fluted cylinder, fixed sights and 1-piece walnut grips."
Unless Uberti has started changing their design on these, it was my understanding from reading many online posts and seeing pics of the differences,.....that the hammer was offset on these models so that it is practically impossible to use a cartridge cylinder in them. If that is still so, then Midway has it wrong and it is NOT:.... "Made just like the original" nor:..."The Uberti 1873 Cattleman Blackpowder model is manufactured by Uberti just like the standard cartridge 1873 Cattleman revolvers."
Which is it? Is Midway wrong or did Uberti start making their black powder '73 peacemakers to where the hammer is no longer offset so they will work with a standard (not a conversion cylinder) factory cartridge cylinder too?
.
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