bore size 1873 Cattleman SAA

[Wild Bill Hiccup]

I have an Uberti 1873 Cattleman SAA. Is the bore size .454 or .452? Even if it is .454, what would be the effect on accuracy if I used lead bullets sized to .452? Thanks

[berkmberk1]

I have one of those. The only ammo I've fired through it so far is Winchester.....modern size is .452..........it keyholed every shot but one in fifty. I've gaged mine to be .454.........haven't tried that yet

[RussAntiques]

Whats the differance between a black powder .44, and a carteridge .44

[ 10-06-2005, 05:31 PM: Message edited by: RussAntiques ]

[smokin_gun]

.44spl cartridge bullet measures .427-.431, 44/40 .428-.431, BP round ball .451,.454,.457 standard sizes; .45Long Colt .450-.454
BBL on a Uberti 1873BP SAA...grooves .448, lands .449, chambers .447....

[ 10-12-2005, 12:50 AM: Message edited by: smokin_gun ]

[neshonoc1]

Originally posted by berkmberk1:
I have one of those. The only ammo I've fired through it so far is Winchester.....modern size is .452..........it keyholed every shot but one in fifty. I've gaged mine to be .454.........haven't tried that yet

[Heerkampf]

Perhaps you can help me with a Uberti cattleman old model called by them Quick Draw. Can't find out if gun is brass of steel.
Russ harvey
w9rsp@acsplus.com

[Joe Zullo]

Originally posted by Heerkampf:
Perhaps you can help me with a Uberti cattleman old model called by them Quick Draw. Can't find out if gun is brass of steel.
Russ harvey
w9rsp@acsplus.com Put a magnet to it, that will tell you! If it attracts, it's steel. HTH :cool: