NIB Rodeo

[Charlie Montana # 16369 Life]

I picked up a Rodeo today at a local gunshow. It appears to be unfired, the cylinder has rotation marks on it. The face of the cyl. does not have any powder residue from being fired.

I think it was made in 2002. The ser# is A6**. Were these made with parts from Uberti, then assembled by USFA in the states?

Also, are these the same quality as the ones made today? What do i need to watch out for. Any problems, recalls?

[Capt. John Fitzgerald]

Welcome to the forum, Charlie.
Those marks on the cylinder may be the results of someone bringing the hammer to half cock and then lowering it without bringing it to a full cock first.  Probably pretty easy to fix with a matchstick and a bit of bluing.
As for the quality of your gun, USFA was well into their "Made in America" phase when they first brought out the Rodeo.  However... There is a slight chance that they may have used some Uberti springs in some of the early Rodeos.  I don't know this for a fact but I seem to recall hearing it substantiated that at one point the Uberti springs were used for a short period to keep up with production demands.  Even if this was true, it is easy to change out the main and trigger/bolt springs.  Personally, I wouldn't worry about it too much.  The quality of your gun is on a par with current production.
Banjoman, who frequents this board, works for USFA.  Maybe he can jump in and put some light on the subject. 

[RRio]

Capt. John,
Sent you a PM.

[Charlie Montana # 16369 Life]

I spoke to Banjoman this morning. He said not worry, it's all good. Now i will take it to the range and see if i can hit the floor.