Texas Friend needs help!

Long Johns Wolf · May 19, 2007, 07:42:01 AM

Howdy to the campfire: finally I got my cowboy friend from the Lone Star State infected with the virulent OT-virus.
Now he is shopping around for a decent pair of Uberti Open Tops in .44 Colt (my suggestion) or .45 Colt caliber (his Ruger OMV background), with standard 7" barrel, Army or Navy grip, doesn't matter. The pistols are to be used in the occasional CAS match.
He didn't succeed in finding a pair so far.
Any suggestions where he should try? Pre-owned would be OK if the "mileage" is low, too.
Bootsie

White Buffalo Chip · May 19, 2007, 09:38:45 AM

Howdy Bootsie,
Has your pard checked "Gunbroker.com", they
usually have 4 or 5 pieces on there.
HTH

WBC

Fox Creek Kid · May 19, 2007, 10:49:29 AM

I hear tell Germany gets Uberti conversions before the Americans do.

Try gunsamerica.com as well.

Hell-Er High Water · May 19, 2007, 12:11:50 PM

At this time Gunbroker.com has 3 listings for Open Tops in either 44 Special or 44 Colt. One for a single gun and two for consecutivly serial numbered pairs. One pair with 5-1/2" barrels and one pair with 7-1/2" barrels.

I shoot 44 Russian loads in my Cimarron 44 Special Open Tops and my 44 Colt R-M Conversion on a regular basis with no problems.

He might give these a look.

HHW

Dusty Morningwood · May 19, 2007, 01:05:38 PM

Gunbroker Auction number 72300813. Seller name Ultona. This is who I bought my .44 Spl. OTs and 66 from. Great fella to do business with.

Goody · May 21, 2007, 07:40:32 AM

Where in Texas? It's a big place. I might know someone local to him that he could order from, through.

Long Johns Wolf · May 21, 2007, 07:59:52 AM

Goody: Dallas area.
Thanks Bootsie

Goody · May 21, 2007, 10:45:27 AM

Brutha Daves in Arlington, a 30 minute drive from Dallas. He shows to have a pair at $399 each in stock. Have your buddy give him a call, tell him Goody sent him.

http://www.brodavesguns.com/revolvers.html

Long Johns Wolf · May 23, 2007, 01:52:21 AM

Hello to the campfire: my Texas friend's new pair of Open Tops should be at his local dealer's "with a little help from my friends" (Joe Cocker) by tomorrow. Thanks for your helpful suggestions. I reckon we are about to see a very happy cowboy soon joining the ranks of STORM.
Fox Creek Kid: can you ever forgive me? Italy is closer to Germany as she is to the US of A...which seems to be advantageous sometimes. I just happened to be at the right spot at the right time when the pistol hit the deck...grabbed her and ran, virtually.
Bootsie