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

Uberti 1873 Revolver Carbine

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

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

Nice, I'm guessing made in Italy?

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

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?

^^^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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Have one of these and they are fun

 

410 / 45 colt

 

Have one of these and they are fun

 

410 / 45 colt

 

 

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

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.

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

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

Which one, the Rossi or something else?

Which one, the Rossi or something else?

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

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.

I agree I just didnt like the style of the Rossi

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.