This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Model 1855 Sidehammer .28 Caliber. version has a more correct silhouette. People I have a Pietta 1851 "navy" revolver that I am working on.. are widely published date to serial lists. Not from any degradation in the fit and tight tolerances, but rather that matte finish and the hard rubber grips. up until I held this Rodeo. Italian replica six-shooters. I received my new Uberti 1861 Navy revolver today and I wonder when it was manufactured. Rodeo. 1927-1944 year of manufacture date codes, see "Spanish Year Of MFG. Well, Mike unfortunately has passed, and I was left with a .45 Colt Winchester clone. [4] Uberti's first replica was the 1851 Colt Navy revolver, followed by other Colt civil-war-era models; later, he moved on to Remington and Winchester designs. but its not quite as good as that on Ubertis El Patrn Competition. west of town, down along Muddy Creek, TX. 1960 = XVI1961 = This gives the appearance of a time-worn antique in a new firearm. AP1987 = AS1988 = AT1989 = AU1990 = AZ1991 The year of1974. answer is easily found stamped on the revolver. But when I first saw this U.S.F.A. also a member of the Beretta Holding Company. In 2014 the Cimarron 1883 Double Barrel Shotgun .410 and Cimarron 1887 Hammered Coach Gun won Best Cowboy Action Shotgun for Editor's Choice and Reader's Choice, respectively while the Cimarron 1886 Winchester replica won Best Cowboy Action Rifle. is an Italian manufacturer of high quality replicas of 19th century American percussion revolvers, carbines, and rifles as well as cartridge revolvers, single-shot rifles, and lever-action rifles. The U.S.F.A. Update your browser to view this website correctly. Rodeo version I had no idea what I was seeing. Copyright 2019 sassnet.com About 1993-1994. [2][11][12], In 2011 Cimarron released a copy of the Colt Model 1911 pistol. We do not represent any gun makers or sellers. Date Codes, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Winchester Rifles, Winchester Rifle & Shotgun 1969+, Winchester Shotguns. It was during this era that Colt ceased production of their famous Single Action Army or "Peacemaker" revolvers. Allen renamed the company using his surname. Leonard Frank Allen had started Replica Arms, El Paso, Texas in 1962, with the first Colt 1847 Army replica, made by Armi San Marco. You are using an out of date browser. I have a Uberti made .44 Mag. The answer is not perhaps as obvious as it is with things made in USA and collected in USA, say Colt, SW, Ruger, Winchester, Remington. 1 - 8 of 8 Posts. Any serial tables available anywhere? That's your build date. Thus, guns bearing those Roman numerals may need additional evidence to establish the year of manufacture. Italian firearms date year of proof codes. The answer is not perhaps as The thrill and romance of shooting Old West firearms might not be possible today if it were not for gun maker Aldo Uberti. ask, how old is my (insert make here:, Uberti,Jager, in the province of Brescia, an area renowned for arms and armor manufacturing since the late Middle Ages. Inlay and decoration in the pre flintlock era, Got any dumb statements by idiots?? The long and varied history of Uberti importers has sometimes created confusion in the mind of the U.S. customer, with unfounded rumors about quality differences between the lines offered through various importers. [25], In addition to manufacturing a variety of firearms used in cowboy action shooting, Cimarron sponsors an all female cowboy mounted shooting team called the "Cimarron Firearms Team of World Champions" and was one of the earliest proponents of this sport. Cimarron Firearms is an American firearms importer that has been in operation since 1984. = AI1983 = AL1984 = AM1985 = AN1986 = Model 1855 Sidehammer .31 Caliber. Uberti firearms are sold through authorized U.S. dealers. The engraving on these revolvers matches the time period in which they were made. Stoeger Industries is a manufacturer and importer of firearms into the United States.. 45 Colt, sometimes referred to as .45 Long Colt, or .45 LC. Shop All 6000+ Gun Catalog/Manual Reprints, American Arms Co. (Identify Variations/Years and Serial Numbers/Years), AYA Serial Numbers and Date of Manufacturers, Baker Guns- Models, Descriptions and Serial Ranges, Browning Firearms Serial Numbers and Date of Manufacture, Dickson, John & Son (Edinburgh) 1812-1903, Griffin & Howe Serial Number Ranges 1930-1967, Hunter Arms Co. and LC Smith Guns Grades, Symbols and Serials before 1950, Ithaca Guns Serial Numbers and Date of Manufacture, LC Smith & Hunter Arms Co. They are built with state-of-the-art materials, so you can enjoy safe and reliable performance with modern ammunition. Posted December 23, 2014. I tried to date this weapon as best I could using the serial number, but that turned out to be an exercise in stupidity on my part. [18], Remington New Model Army cased replica set. 1960 = XVI. Please consider creating a new thread. Oct 17, 2019. uberti stallion. and their later in-house products that I understood the significance. [32][33] In 2004 their 1860 Richards-Mason Army conversion won the same category and the company's Model 1873 Single Action Army won Reader's Choice for Best Single Action Army Reproduction,[34] Cimarron took the same award in 2003. revised their inner box label in July, 2006 (see lower left corner), and copyrighted the label that same year (lower center). Rodeo. world's largest source of old arms publications from 1850-2000+ providing collectors and enthusiasts with period-correct catalogs, books and manuals to help them better understand . Thanks for the info Gaz. They were nickel-plated, engraved and serial numbered as #C06477 and #C06073. And then there was the caliber. From left to right: year of manufacture,Gardone V.T. U.S. Firearms began as in importer of Uberti-made parts for the Model 1873 Single Action revolver, a Colt design best known as the Single Action Army, Peacemaker, or just Colt 45. [9][10], Cimarron was the first company to offer a direct copy of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver in stainless steel that maintained the size and dimensions of the original. version has a more correct silhouette. revolvers soon took on the reputation of being the best-made versions of the Model 1873 ever produced, exceeding in quality even the Colt originals, and far beyond anything Colt produces today. BF1996 = BH1997 = BI1998 = BL1999 = BM2000 = BA1992 = BB1993 = BC1994 = BD1995 = My intent, up until Mikes unfortunate and very untimely death late last year, was to have the Rossi converted as I had the one pictured below, mimicking the Winchester Model 1892 used by Chuck Connors in the classic 1958-to-1963 television series The Rifleman. black powder proof house stamping,used again inand Gardone proof house stamping. or bottom or side of cylinder frame. Buy 1985 Uberti Single Action Army Cattleman Target .45 LC *CASE COLORED MODEL*: GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 983808859 . Now my revised estimate is a manufacturing date sometime between July 2006 (duh!) Using Roman Numerials, starting with 1954 as 'X'. Uberti makes their revolvers, lever action rifles as well as the 1885 single shot falling block rifle, and shotguns. [23] Critics point out that from a historical perspective this type of conversion had no loading lever and included an ejector rod; however, Cimarron was faithful to the movie version which had a loading lever and lacked an ejector rod. Take that, and cross reference it the list He founded A. Uberti S.R.L. Both were introduced to the American public in the year 1873. Comparing to what other Rodeos in similar condition are commanding, it appears this one went for a little more than half what one would expect, especially as I suspect that this example is unfired. Where do I find the Uberti date code stamp on my new Dragoon? [2], Aside from repeating rifles, Cimmaron has exclusive single shot Sharps rifles and High and Low Wall single-shot rifles built by Pedersoli and Uberti. 1963 = XIX. Italian Proofmarks & Dates of Manufacture 1945 - 2030 By Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 December 20, 2013 in SASS Wire Start new topic Posted December 20, 2013 Here are the codes for knowing when your Italian-manufactured firearm was made (proof date) This is from an Italian shotgun Website: shotguns.se/html/italy.htm This U.S.F.A. [16], Cimarron offers a replica of the Civil War era Spencer rifle chambered in a centerfire version of its original rimfire loading as well as more commonly available rounds such as .45 Colt. This pristine original Open Top features a W.L. We do NOT sell gun PARTS. The shop caters primarily to the film industry and Old West reenactors. rather than the manufacturer's, with each importer naturally positioning their product as being the best. This is the 1866 Yellowboy Flatside 150th Anniversary Edition Rifle, engraved version that Uberti has realized this year to celebrate the 150th anniversary. Thanks stepnmud. I just don't remember which one it was on. AA = 1975 to AZ = 1990 (AG, AJ, AK, AO, AQ, AR, AV, AW, AX and AY not used), BA = 1991 to BZ = 2005 (BE, BG, BJ, BK, BO, BQ, BR, BV, BW, BX and BY not used). # start ser. Then I noticed the fine print on the label. The only method to track date of manufacture is with the date codes stamped on the item. A. Uberti, Srl. [3], Cimarron Firearms began in 1977 as a muzzle loading shop and sporting goods store in Houston, Texas, known as "Bigfoot". So, after much research and considerable Do I really need this? soul searching, the U.S.F.A. Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone visited the Uberti factory in the 1960s to procure replica Civil War and Old West revolvers for use in all his Western films including The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and Once Upon a Time in the West. Currently, Uberti firearms come into the United States through three main importers. revolver, the square with the letters(AE in this case) are only on the bottom of the barrel after the Uberti name and proof marks. Posted. Note! Beretta Acquires Uberti | Shooting Industry | Find Articles at BNET, findarticles.com. Rodeo Note the hammer/firing pin differences. One was a lever action rifle the Winchester Model 1873. 1967 = XXIII. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. He entered into a joint venture with Allen Arms importing Uberti revolvers from Italy. Italian Firearms Year of Manufacture Look Up works for Beretta, Benelli and other Italian firearms. Since 1975manufacture is?two capital letters BY DENNIS ADLER For all practical purposes, What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today. According to the then CEO of Beretta Holding, Dott. [22] Other movie replicas include the "Holy Smoker" based on the "Hand of God" revolver used by Russell Crowe's character Ben Wade in 3:10 to Yuma[1] and a copy of Clint Eastwood's "Man With No Name" revolver. This site uses cookies to ensure that you get the best experience on our website. right at $375 ,don't know if it was a bargain but I'm happy so it must have been a good deal'. Uberti also DOES NOT support superseded parts. Model 1862 Police Pocket Pistol of Navy Caliber. ASM, Pietta) sixgun? Co. A Look at the Premier Colt Model 1873 Single Action |. Serial #D61934 and CZ is in the square. Trigger weight on Black Powder Revolvers? Year Mark Year Mark Year Mark Year Mark Year Mark Year Mark Year. New House .38, .41 & .32. [15] These rifles include many custom features not found on other modern reproductions such as cut rifling that has been polished and lapped for accuracy. But U.S.F.A. Look on the revolver barrel As the economy worsened due to the early 1980s oil depression in Texas, Harvey sought to diversify his stock by selling replica old-west firearms. In 2011 Cimarron contracted Armscor to manufacture a pre-World War 2 pattern 1911 semiautomatic pistol to their specifications. You can check with Uberti for an exact date. We do NOT offer gun VALUES.WE do NOT represent any gun MAKERS or gun SELLERS. Manufactured: 1998 Condition: 99 percent-NRA Perfect (Modern Gun Standards) Value: $650 to $800 The "Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber," as the 1851 Navy was originally called, was Colt's. Uberti Serial Number Search Fixed the actions and forcing cones on a pair of Uberti 1875 pistols in 44-40 yesterday. As tight and solid as the U.S.F.A. . To help you determine the year made, find your serial number and then select a link from those below to sites that offer serial dates. Shooting Undersized Round balls into paper targets..?? = CD2010 = CF, This Web Page Created with PageBreeze Free Italian date stamps. Accuracy? Uberti firearms are exacting replicas, down to the finest detail. Today, A. Uberti producesblack powder revolvers,cartridge revolversandcartridge rifles. U.S.F.A. AC1978 = AD1979 = AE1980 = AF1981 = AH1982 He founded Uberti on the eve of the U.S. Civil War's 100th anniversary, when he was approached by U.S. businessmen who wanted to cater to the budding but promising reenactment market. (Uberti) 1862 Pocket Navy has a BZ for 2005, the year it was purchased new (it is a little faint . These all-U.S.F.A. Many are improvements over the originals, with the advancement of materials and the use of modern machinery. Thanks for the info Gaz. Why did U.S.F.A. Many of the company's designs have won awards from True West Magazine's "Best of the West". The Rodeo trigger requires slightly more force to trip the hammer, but not much. Date Codes, Ithaca Gun Co., Charles Lancaster, Joseph Lang, Marlin Firearms, Mauser Broomhandles, Parker Brothers Shotguns, Piotti, James Purdey, Remington Date Code & SxS Shotguns, Savage/Stevens, LC Smith, Smith & Wesson, Spanish Year of Mfg. Made by Armscor in the Philippines the pistol is a replica of the original pre-1923 design for "Wild Bunch" type shooting matches. Then, simply search for the date your firearm was created by typing its serial number in the box. XX91974 = XXX1975 = AA1976 = AB1977 = For one, the Uberti uses a low-profile style hammer for easier, quicker cocking; whereas the U.S.F.A. I have a Uberti made .44 Mag. Rodeo complete with box and gun sock. 1964 = XX. Pedersoli makes rolling block and falling block single shot rifles to their specifications. About Us. [2], Some production companies use Cimarron's replica firearms in their films, such as the 2010 remake of True Grit,[17] Unforgiven,[18] Lonesome Dove,[18] Far and Away,[18] The Lone Ranger[18] and Young Guns II[18] because of the attention to detail. Date of manufacture for Uberti Colts Flintlock Whiskey Feb 14, 2023 Handguns Replies 2 Views 142 Feb 14, 2023 Bad Karma S 1861 Uberti Navy Civilian seniorshooter Dec 5, 2022 Handguns Replies 13 Views 505 Dec 10, 2022 GR50036 A Rogers An Spencer Revolver awc Mar 19, 2023 Handguns Replies 2 Views 151 Mar 19, 2023 ppg1949 Apparently so, too, did Cowboy Action Shooters, who snatched these up whenever they could. Allen then started Western Arms and found himself the subject of a lawsuit brought on by Winchester as "Western Arms" was the name of their ammunition company. Golden Heart Shootist Society, Fairbanks, Alaska, Sun River Rangers- Rocky Mountain Rangers-Black Horse Shootists, Green River Gunslingers, Wartrace Regulators. I take it that it was made in 1979, which sounds right, I bought it used in the early 1980's. The firearms set the standard by which Cowboy Action Shooting competitors and big game hunters judge other vintage firearms. New Army Conversion, Army & Navy Conversion, Open-Tops. [8] Other movie credits include Uberti's Colt Walker featured in John Wayne's 1969 True Grit,[9] as well as the same model in Clint Eastwood's The Outlaw Josey Wales (1979). 1945 = 1. If that town sounds familiar, its because Hartford is the original home of one of the most storied names in U.S. gun manufacturing Colts Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, later renamed by dropping Patent from their moniker. In 1959, Aldo Uberti began making replicas of Civil War-era cap and ball revolvers. That's your build date. Don't know by the serial #, Uberti probably does, but here is a link to tell by the proofmark https://store.bluebookinc.com/Info/PDF/POWDER/MBPProofmarks.pdf. Manufacturer: Uberti Model: 1849 Wells Fargo Serial: A74934 Date of Manufacture: 2009 (According to the Date Code CD) Caliber: .31 Cal Finish: Blue / Color Case Hardened / Brass Barrel Length: 4" Octagon Optics/Sights: Fixed Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Action: Black Powder; Percussion Cap and Ball Markings: Standard Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1848 Colt produced the first of a line of small . Italian firearms date year of proof codes. Rodeo Uberti tapered firing pin The U.S.F.A. I think it is a new Army 1858 but the Navy Arms on the top of barrel confuses me. It depresses everything from standards to wages, but I digress. better than, say, the Uberti? We'll start about there. . Oh, forgot, because of the above, Uberti may not know when a specific change actually took place. [5], By the 1970s, Uberti had grown into an internationally recognized producer of Civil-War and Old West firearms, with high quality standards and a marked preference for forging their receivers out of solid steel rather than using casting or alloys. # end 1945-194819999Since 1968-1969 was a transition period in Browning 0001 1949-195471999 20000 1955-1959115286 72000 1960-1965222508 115287 1966-1971378548 222509 1972-1977481401 378549 1978-1983576551 481402 Other websites that may help (Information from websites other than the manufacturer website should be examined with some skepticism): We do NOT sell GUNS. Mike Harvey, who owned the shop, ordered plans for a Hawken rifle from a museum and built his first replica from scratch. Uberti is part of the Benelli USA family of brands, headquartered in Accokeek, Maryland. Those date codes are not Uberti's; they are established by the Italian proof house and indeed do apply to all guns manufactured and produced in Italy, as you suggested. Okiepan. [3], Aldo Uberti had attended the Zanardelli gunsmithing school, and by age 14 he was already apprenticing with Beretta, a determining factor in his early career. Tagged as Colt 1873, firearms, handgun review, historic firearms, R. Doug Wicker, Single Action Army, U.S. Firearms, U.S.F.A., Uberti El Patrn Competition, USFA, USFA Rodeo, Pingback: U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Posted. As any cowboy will tell you, your rifles caliber should always match that of your sidearms, and my Uberti Single Action revolver is chambered in .38 Special/.357 Magnum, which matches my Rifleman conversion, but not my Interarms Rossi. No Date code On my Uberti. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Prior to 1945 date codes were in Roman numerals and included the month and the last two numbers of the year, so January 1922 would be rendered IXXII. Both exhibit minimal-to-nonexistent trigger movement and an exceptionally clean break, but the El Patrn Competition has, as you would expect from the name, a competition trigger that breaks at what I estimate to be barely over two pounds. the various collector communities have seen to it that there Short action 1866 serial numbers run from 3 digit to well into forty thousands. Winchester Firearms Uberti cartridge revolvers are true replicas of original historical designs. One of the first supporters of SASS and Cowboy Action Shooting, Cimarron makes exclusive versions for competitors such as the "Evil Roy" model built to the specs of Gene Pearcey. Rodeo was chambered for .45 Colt, which matched another weapon I had planned on having Mike DiMuzio convert for me, an early Interarms-Rossi M92 copy of the famed Winchester Model 1892. 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Ormsby 1843 Naval scene roll-stamped cylinder and the twin patent dates that give the 1871-1872 Open Top its name. revolver, the square with the letters(AE in this case) are only on the bottom of the barrel after the Uberti name and . As to the other line it's confusing but somewheres around 220XX but for sure 225XX were all US made. The code stamped on the side of the frame is "BZ", I also have some Uberti 1851's that have the stamp "BP" on them. Independent for many years, Uberti was purchased and made into a subsidiary of Beretta Firearms and subsequently acquired by Benelli,[when?] Thus, the Uberti wins on three counts trigger pull, price, and finish. U.S. Fire Arms Mfg. Thats not to say that this rodeo was exorbitantly priced. I know that Uberti was selling Henry and 1866 rifles by 1966 or 1967. And the U.S.F.A. XVII1962 = XVIII1963 = XIX1964 = XX1965 = Sign up to the Newsletter and get "10 Tips to Building a Tactical Remington 870" ebook: Italian Firearms Year of Manufacture Look Up, Best Tactical Shotgun Slings, Mounts and Swivels. Two letters in a square. firing pin is also conical, as was the original Colt, while the Uberti uses a tapered firing pin. ITALY. worlds largest source of old arms publications from 1850-2000+, providing collectors and enthusiasts with period-correct catalogs, books and manuals to help them better understand and evaluate their arms. On 6/4/2017 at 1:08 PM, Dutch Nichols, SASS #6461 said: They're US made, the A and B's were Uberti parts, there were no C series they jumped right to D , kinda let everyone know they were now all US made. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. The Smith & Wesson Model 3 is a single-action, cartridge-firing, top-break revolver produced by Smith & Wesson (S&W) from around 1870 to 1915, and was recently again offered as a reproduction by Smith & Wesson and Uberti.. The stamp is not a part in the serial numbers, and it is normally found on Frame in [ ] brackets. By The firearms are manufactured to their specifications by Uberti and Davide Pedersoli in Brescia, Italy. I have a table with the proof marks and year of manufacture. During the years 1935-1943, before the National code system was enacted, some Berettas were marked with the Roman numerals XIII (1935) through XXI (1943). Typically, the manufacture date doesn't affect things like warranties, which are based on when you bought the computer rather than the actual age of a computer. X = 1954 XI = 1955 XII = 1956 XIII = 1957 XIV = 1958 XV = 1959 XVI = 1960 XVII = 1961 XVIII= 1962 XIX = 1963 . This was done in part to help establish the area as an important arms-manufacturing center, which it remains today, and in part to showcase the ability of local artisans and metalsmiths. The Beretta Holding Company acquired Uberti with the explicit goal of dominating the market niche of replica firearmsa niche that up to that point Beretta had not entered. In 2011 Cimarron contracted Armscor to manufacture a pre-World War 2 pattern 1911 semiautomatic pistol to their specifications.[2]. U.S.F.A. He followed this up by sending antique firearms from the time periods he wanted, and had Uberti build those firearms to his specifications. According to a web site this is the Italian date code for 1977. THINGS THAT GO BANG! JavaScript is disabled. Italian Date Codes. [1], Cimarron produces firearms within the industry of western reproduction arms. Its what I call The Walmartization of the American Economy, in which Americans grow increasingly addicted to lower prices at the expense of quality. Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent. FOOD, It is a well made old gun. label). A. Uberti, Srl. Copyright 2019 sassnet.com FEMALE PEOPLE, The Cowboys - Cajon Cowboys - West End Outlaws - Double R Bar Regulators - Plunge Creek Cowboys, Arizona Yavapai Rangers, Whiskey Row Gunslingers, Granite Mountain Outlaws, Ozark Posse, Southern Missouri Rangers, Bear Creek Volunteers, Dooley Gang, Geezer Gang. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. [1], Uberti is located in Gardone V.T., a suburb of Brescia, Italy, that has for centuries been the home to other firearm manufacturers and similar craft businesses. Magnum n 2, year 3, p 68 73. Mfg year of Uberti 1860 Henry ser 04391? Those date codes are not Uberti's; they are established by the Italian proof house and indeed do apply to all guns manufactured and produced in Italy, as you suggested. [citation needed], Today, Uberti caters to collectors, cowboy action shooters, civil war skirmishers as well as working ranchers, hunters and other outdoorsmen who need or prefer to carry traditional firearms into the field. Rodeo feels in hand, it actually weighs in at nearly three ounces less than Ubertis offering 2.82 counces/80 grams less, to be precise. 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