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44/40 and fac
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:04 pm
by mag41uk
Having just sold a rifle about to try for a 1 4 1 as I would like to get a Uberti 1873.
I realize the ultimate answer will be via licensing but those who have them did you buy them with a variation for a 44?
Re: 44/40 and fac
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:18 pm
by GeeRam
mag41uk wrote:Having just sold a rifle about to try for a 1 4 1 as I would like to get a Uberti 1873.
I realize the ultimate answer will be via licensing but those who have them did you buy them with a variation for a 44?
Can't fault your choice of a Uberti 1873 - I adore mine
Ex-member of our club had his original 1903 made 1873 under a .44WCF slot on his FAC.
Re: 44/40 and fac
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 7:56 pm
by FredB
44WCF is the correct, original factory name for 44-40.
Fred
Re: 44/40 and fac
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:50 pm
by redcat
Durham want .44-40
Redcat
Re: 44/40 and fac
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 11:56 pm
by Alpha1
Why don't you just ask for 44-40 if that's what you intend to buy ?. Or am I missing something
Re: 44/40 and fac
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:39 am
by Sim G
.44-40 is what mine is listed as. Even though I've had a load of interest mine still remains for sale in classifieds...
Re: 44/40 and fac
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:16 am
by mag41uk
Alpha1 wrote:Why don't you just ask for 44-40 if that's what you intend to buy ?. Or am I missing something
Not missing any thing.
In my mind I thought a variation for just a 44 would suffice as that is the caliber whereas 44-40 would be the final cartridge.
Its no big deal - FEO emailed.
Re: 44/40 and fac
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:14 pm
by fra150l
When I got my 44/40 I asked for 44/40. Hampshire.
Tim.
Re: 44/40 and fac
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:55 am
by Splash
I’ve just done mine with Derbyshire 44-40
Re: 44/40 and fac
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 9:52 am
by dromia
mag41uk wrote:Alpha1 wrote:Why don't you just ask for 44-40 if that's what you intend to buy ?. Or am I missing something
Not missing any thing.
In my mind I thought a variation for just a 44 would suffice as that is the caliber whereas 44-40 would be the final cartridge.
Its no big deal - FEO emailed.
Your interpretation is correct .44 is all you need. They require the calibre not the cartridge it is chambered for.
However as most firearms certification departments "policies" are works of fiction it is always better to get their take on it.