Would like to thank the folks that responded to my inquiry about the Uberti 1873. You folks pointed me to Bill English, and I am grateful. I was just able to get in under the wire before he retired.
The work he did on the Uberti (to me) was absolutely great. Am more used to .45 ACP semi-autos....all worked and accurized. I do know quality when I see it.
The Uberti is strictly for my own personal enjoyment. Have always loved the 45 LC....have a couple of Smith's in the same caliber. Just a personal thing I guess.
Bill not only did a super job on the rifle, he also showed his class when work was done. Had a "transfer" being done to him through a dealer in Florida at the same time I gave him the Uberti for work. When the 7-day wait here in RI was over, stopped in to pick up the piece. Turns out the Uberti was also done. Told him I did not expect it and did not bring my checkbook to pay for the Uberti work. His response.....just get a check in the mail. I was totally surprised.
This man, when I told him how hesitant I was to take the 1873 apart for cleaning, took the time to put the rifle on his bench, disassemble it and reassemble it....step by step. It was an educational session and all questions were answered. To me, this was golden.
Again, I thank the folks who pointed me to The Smith Shop (Happy Trails). I sincerely hope Bill enjoys his retirement. His caliber of person is much appreciated.
The work he did on the Uberti (to me) was absolutely great. Am more used to .45 ACP semi-autos....all worked and accurized. I do know quality when I see it.
The Uberti is strictly for my own personal enjoyment. Have always loved the 45 LC....have a couple of Smith's in the same caliber. Just a personal thing I guess.
Bill not only did a super job on the rifle, he also showed his class when work was done. Had a "transfer" being done to him through a dealer in Florida at the same time I gave him the Uberti for work. When the 7-day wait here in RI was over, stopped in to pick up the piece. Turns out the Uberti was also done. Told him I did not expect it and did not bring my checkbook to pay for the Uberti work. His response.....just get a check in the mail. I was totally surprised.
This man, when I told him how hesitant I was to take the 1873 apart for cleaning, took the time to put the rifle on his bench, disassemble it and reassemble it....step by step. It was an educational session and all questions were answered. To me, this was golden.
Again, I thank the folks who pointed me to The Smith Shop (Happy Trails). I sincerely hope Bill enjoys his retirement. His caliber of person is much appreciated.