REAL 1890 in 44-40

[Outrider #72622]

Anybody else see this?  I'm a '75 guy but this is real tempting.  I sure could use this one as a back up!
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=72399077
As long as we're on the subject, anybody know why Uberti don't make '90 repros in 44-40?

[Cimarron Lawman]

I saw it. Not a bad gun. There is a reserve price though.

For the money, I like the EMFs, especially the 7.5 inch '75. After an action job and some deburring (and for me, some antiquing), they are really sweet shooters.

[Outrider #72622]

I agree.  I got 2 EMF '75s (7.5") in 44-40 from Johnny Thundersticks with action jobs.  He even opened them up a bit for BP & subs.  Great shooters and don't bind at all after 6 stages with APP!  Cheaper than EMF even with the action job!
My only complant is the grips are slick.  I went over them with steel wool and they seem much better now.

[Cimarron Lawman]

I'm not familiar with Johnny Thundersticks but just checked out his site. Good price on the '75.

Steel wool will work. So will Birchwood Casey Stock Sheen & Conditioner. As for me, I use Formby's Furniture Refinisher, which is really just a mild stripper. It removes the gloss and some of the finish without stripping to bare wood. This works well for me 'cause I antique my guns.

The 7.5 inch '75 with the nickel finish is, in my opinion, the most beautiful revolver ever designed:

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228899