This rifle can handle any load .357 you care to shoot. There's no 'concern' about the action linkage, because in the 'fire' position the lever causes the linkage to be nice and straight so that any recoil energy is transferred to the frame, which is the secondary reason they designed it so that it won't fire without the lever and linkages in the proper position.

Imagine the kind of man who creates a mechanism that does all of that in one smooth motion. He has to see it all happening in his mind before he cuts the first piece of steel.

I have this in .45 long colt to go with my colt saa .45. I love both. Can't beat the old west. Nice video.

I love hoe you went in such detail with the loading mechanism on this gun, greatly appreciated such a detailed and well explained video!

Without searching for an answer to my questions, you answered them. One of those beautiful weapons is in my near future.

I've run 5 or 6 thousand rounds thru my '73 Uberti in Cowboy action matches over the past 5 years and just recently had to change out only the lever do to wear. What a great gun. Accurate and mostly trouble free.

I really love this gun.

Those rifles are so beautiful. I have always wanted one and the 1873 is definitely my favorite!

Just picked up the Uberti 1873 .357 Trapper because it was in the shop and I have been wanting a .357 lever gun since the 80's. I was very impressed with the fit and finish of the rifle, not to mention the beauty of the American Walnut stock.

Very informative video, I will now follow the same maintenance procedure with my Uberti 44/40 1873s and .45 Colt 1860 Henry.

Great explanation of an iconic rifle, thanks

Great vid. Appreciate the up close video and logical explanations for everything. Just picked mine up.

I like the close-ups and slow laid-back style.

Nice video, thanks! I know I'm late in the game but I just ordered my first Uberti. I got the US Marshal IT in .44mag, not in my hands yet but soon. I've been watching any and all video's on the 1873 and yours is one of the best. Detailed and well explained.

I almost wish my Henry had an 'action cover' like this. It would be nice to help in cleaning and lubricating it. Thanks again David,..very enjoyable.

Thank you for your input.

Personally I don't like the safety mechanism. I find all grip safeties distracting (Colt 1903 & 1911). I think I would shoot my uberti 1873 more often if I could remove that mechanism without causing any problems. I shoot my Henry and 1866 most of the time. I have collected Uberti lever guns in 44-40 and 45 LC. I prefer 44-40 because it is more accurate and the slightly necked case expands into the chamber to keep powder residue blow back to a minimum. I really enjoyed this video showing the guts inside. Much better than a schematic. Also, you have a very clear and well paced voice, so my deaf ears understand everything you say. Keep up the good work.

A good explanation of the mechanism I think is one of the simplest and most robust mechanisms of a rifle. Angel from Spain

What a great simple design.

Sweet rifle thanks for sharing the close up views

Nice rifle, thanks for the show and tell.

What an amazing gun!

Nice gun! I love lever actions.

Very good "walk" through. I have a pair in .44-40, a Carbine and a Rifle. Shot them Cowboy Shooting since the late 1980's. Proper cleaning and a new spring or 2, Very Sweet Long Guns.

Simple,quick,accurate.

Great work Sir thank you

I love my 1875 S&w uberti on 38spl break open, nice 👍 quality firearms for sure

I ran across one (made in 1892) cal. 44wcf (44-40), that was pure original from the receiver to the butt plate, a Winchester 94 ,16 in.carbine barrel and mag tube had replaced the original barrel. Shoot great ,is strong enough for all smokeless loads. Very accurate out to 200yrds. Open sights

Thanks for sharing this.

This is a great look see at this one - the Uberti's really have a great build quality. The furniture on these are really well fitted. I actually prefer the Uberti to the new Winchesters - some are made by Miroku and some are now made by US Firearms - but the fit and finish isn't as good as the Uberti. Thanks again for the review.

I have one of these in 38/357. I have never removed the side plate. Thanks for showing me inside.

Loving your channel from across the pond , definitely my next rifle . Very popularly in UK especially uberti black powder pistols.

Great video, nice gun. Congratulations

Ours arrived at the FFL transfer dealer this morning (.45 Colt). Hopefully we can pick it up tomorrow. Thanks for the vid! New subs also!

That was a darn nice demo sir.

Nice review, enjoyed it. Informative!

I have the exact same rifle also in 357, most favourite gun and works perfectly,

Nice weapon - great filming

I like the Model 1873 much better than the Model 1892. To me they're easier to disassemble and reassemble, and just as reliable. And being as simple as the 1873's mechanism is, it's still a design of pure genius. The toggle parts of my Miroku Winchester came from the factory with almost a mirror polish. I use it sometimes for feral hogs, but the .30-30 Henry is what I use most.

Most excellent presentation! Maranatha!

This video is very nice when you want to take a look at the mechanism

Thanks, uncle ,

Beautiful

I did have a lever action toy rifle when i was a kid, i did love it...

excellent video I love lever action rifles I wish it would show each of its pieces and its name catches my attention the ejector of the discharged cartridge

El winchester que fabrica Uberti es realmente una joya;sería un verdadero privilegio poseer uno,si estos fueran exportados a sudamerica. ............ Tal vez algún día. De esperanzas vive el hombre. Saludos a los amantes de las armas

Лучший инженер оружейник своего времени Генри! Гениальное творение!

This was almost as much fun to watch as it is to shoot.

You got to love the 73 if your any kind of a Lever action guy

Elegant action.

Really enjoyed this, well explained and presented. My local Gunshop is very Winchester biased and they'd admit that. I guess some people will always take the American Original, even if it is made in Japan!

Very good information! Are you shooting factory jacketed ammo?

I appreciate this. I was thinking, there must me a way to improve the capacity of reliable lever actions. I have a rudimentary idea, but I'm not a mechanical engineer!

Great video. I’m an old school guy too.

I’ve got one of 1873 Uberti in 38 357 and I was using it for cowboy action shooting and I love it so much and it shoots so good at 100 yards I think it’s gonna be my dear gun for next season. In my part of Alabama the deer run on the small side and I think a 357 out to 100 yards would be a real good combination.

1873s are super smooth and beautiful. In my opinion they are the most attractive lever action not the strongest but I think they must be more than strong enough. Think about it they were sold for almost 50 years during a time where people used them on a daily basis for survival defense and hunting. I'm trying to decide what caliber I want. I'm thinking about the standard for the time 44-40. I know it's not as powerful but I think it must get the job done it was the standard for many years almost 50. I think we are brain washed thinking bigger faster but that is marketing. 200 grains of lead at 1300 fps will definitely do the job otherwise the cartridge would have never made it so long. I'll shut up now! Lol Great video beautiful rifle thanks 👍

I have a Cimarron 'El Malo' six shooter with octangonal barrel and this would be a great companion gun for it.

Mr Drake, I really miss your news and the reviews you use to do, I haven't seen you in about a year now. I hope you and your family are ok and maybe it's just you have other things in your life to do now. I had allot of the same guns you did, but was surprized you sold the Uberti 1873 rifle, that's one of my favorites that I enjoy shooting. If you get a min. let me know how you're doing. Thank you sir, Andy

Sin comentario saludos desde chile gracias

So it has been 3 years since you made the video. How do like the rifle & will you make video of you shooting cowboy action stage or 2 so we can see the rifle in action.

Have you ever compared the pins on this toggle link to the pins on the Miroku Winchester? Just wondering because I know you Uberti offers a Winchester 73 in 44 mag. Just watching your video depends do appear to be larger than the pins that I've seen in other videos but it's hard to really compare without seeing them side by side. I think Uberti beefed up their Taco link system to be able to support the pressure of the 44 mag. Thanks 👍

This is when math class actually mattered.

Do you shoot cowboy action shooting or plan to start?

I just bought an original 1873, manufactured in 1889, shoots 38-40, which I reload for, I really love it, if only guns could talk nearly 130 years of stories.. shoots and actions like brand new..

Sir can you post the video of kar 98k s bolt I want to see inside of every part of bolt separately

If you are shooting CAS, you should go get an action job on a short stroke on the lever, make it race ready. Ask the guys at your local range for a gunsmith recommendation. Or, if you want to do it yourself, get a 5th gen lever, some springs and an aluminum receiver from Cowboys and Indian Store in Arizona.

Any concerns with “deer loads” with the toggle link action?

I’ve always felt like the stock is too long which doesn’t allow me to cycle the lever without having to shift the rock. Is it possible to have a gunsmith shorten the stock by an inch or two?

19th century engineering is amazing

nice video

Excelent video

A beauty

Would you be able to answer a question I have about this rifle?

Once the bolt is fully locked in even the lineal force of a hot .357 Mag. will not open the action, that's why it has an in-battery safety.

I was thinking of getting an original 1880's production '73. Found one at cabela's today

Hi… there Q. Out of the box. What would you say is a smoother action 1873, or a 1892 type. If all things being equal? I ask because, I have a 92 and a 94 action rifles and I like the feel of the 92. I don’t have a 73’

Show!

J aime beaucoup le mécanisme de l arme

I use this model for Cowboy Action Shooting, in .45 LC. I can NOT get that side plate off! The screw removed easily enough, but the plate itself is *tight*! Any suggestions? Edit: I was able to push it through from the other side. Very sticky though.

I love guns

God Save América!!I love the gun.

I have a problem with my uberti 1873 it’s new with no work done to it , about 2 in every 10 rounds will not load into chamber the bolt will not close on the round any suggestions as to what may be my problem tsk

The lever safety blocks the trigger. You can see the block move out of the way when the safety plunger is depressed by the lever closing. These are lovely rifles. I have no problem with not knowing everything. I have a problem with incorrect descriptions of how a firearm action operates.

Tanks sir,this kinds of gun I?,know,,what is thr opirstiomal"punctiom,,

I had one in .45 Colt. I should have bought one in .357 since I already had a revolver and ammo in the same caliber. I had a great place to shoot it. My family has a 300 acre ranch with plenty of room to shoot. Dad sold the ranch a few years before he passed. I sold it because I had no place to really shoot it. I'm not a gun range. I need a real place to shoot with a lever gun. Too bad I don't live in Nevada or Utah.

But you have stronger and harder metals these days so isn't it possible for hotter loads like buffalo bore?

John Moses Browning was a pure genius. God bless his soul.

I enjoyed your thorough video. However, it is not a toggle. I never understood why people called it a toggle, it doesn’t even look like a toggle or “rocking” motion, like a toggle switch. It’s called a lever link. That’s what Winchester called it straight from the factory drawings.

The safety just blocks the trigger from what it looks like.

Faina arma.

the mech is like a upside down luger

good night i am brazilian i live in brazil i am in love with this type and model of gun and here in brazil besides not having this model of gun in this style it is not sold guns like there in the united states here it is very restricted and difficult to obtain you would not have a video or would make a video with more details of this weapon like measurements of her from her box and internal parts for us to try to make a replica here not

Do they take standard black powder loads? Looking into getting one for plinking and some hunting

They will shoot any 38 special or 357 magnum around

What oil is that?

inverted gun P-08

Легенда запада жаль у индейцев таких мало было.

I see the Maxim and Luger p08 copy this mechanism.

Correction.. Nearly a year and a half later.. Year and a half total. nearly a year just to get the stock replaced.

The FIRST thing you want to do is VERIFY THAT IT IS UNLOADED. Otherwise, GREAT video.