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1885 Highwall
« on: April 12, 2008, 02:07:56 PM »
Does anyone know of a source or dealer in Canada that sells the Uberti 1885 Highwall ??

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Re: 1885 Highwall
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2008, 02:39:07 PM »
Shooter's choice lists it - http://www.shooterschoice.com/uberti/Uberti.htm
I've never dealt with them.  Some of our Ontario pards may have an opinion.

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Re: 1885 Highwall
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2008, 02:45:38 PM »
Thanks Icebox. I've dealt with Shooters Choice and have received excellent service. However, I'm looking for the rifle for a friend and he phoned Shooter's Choice today. They don't have one in stock (45-90) and said it would take about 4 months to order from Italy.

If he can find one in stock somewhere he would prefer it. He may just have to order it in the end.

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Re: 1885 Highwall
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2008, 10:58:35 AM »
Jim:

Wholesale Sports list the Uberti 1885 Highwall in several configurations -
http://www.wholesalesports.com/onlinestore/control/category/~category_id=11679/~pcategory=11674/~Brand=BRAND250

Can't say whether they have any in stock, but they have enough stores that it's a good bet they have at least one somewhere ....  Give Bob Gibson ("Hoot Gibson" - you may have met him at shoots out here in Alberta) in the firearms department at the Calgary store a call, and he'd soon  be able to track down whether they have any in stock ....    (403) 253-5566
Rattlesnake Jack Robson, Scout, Rocky Mountain Rangers, North West Canada, 1885
Major John M. Robson, Royal Scots of Canada, 1883-1901
Sgt. John Robson, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, 1885
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Re: 1885 Highwall
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2008, 12:16:27 PM »
Thanks Rattlesnake, I've passed on the information. Will let you know how we make out.


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Re: 1885 Highwall
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2008, 02:55:36 PM »
Nine Toe:

Just sent you a direct e-mail about a .45-70 Uberti Highwall currently on offer in a dealer's listing on the Trader Boards of CanadianGunNutz forum .....
Rattlesnake Jack Robson, Scout, Rocky Mountain Rangers, North West Canada, 1885
Major John M. Robson, Royal Scots of Canada, 1883-1901
Sgt. John Robson, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, 1885
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Re: 1885 Highwall
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2008, 08:45:48 PM »
This is a little late, but MILARM in Edmonton has an Uberti Highwall in 45-120 in stock right now, and they've had it for over a year. Might be able to work out a deal or something. I realize that it's a caliber meant for taking down charging locomotives, but yer never know.

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Re: 1885 Highwall
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2008, 06:41:51 AM »
Thanks Haggis,

I just got an email from my friend and he got tired of looking for a 45-90 High Wall and ordered a Pedersoli Long Range Express Sharps in 45-90 with a 34 inch barrel. He should have it by now.  That should keep him busy for a few months working up a load HAW!

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Re: 1885 Highwall
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2008, 07:55:28 AM »
No problem. I've actually been looking at that particular Highwall for a bit. It would look good next to my other Highwall in 38-55. Seems a bit light for that caliber, though. My Rolling Block in 50-90 is quite pleasant to shoot, but it weighs somewhere in the 15 lb range. A 10 lb rifle in 45-120 might be a bit intense...

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Re: 1885 Highwall
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2008, 08:15:19 AM »
I would think it would be a little intense. I think I even have a set of reloading dies for a 45-120.

A friend of mine in Montana had a sharps 50-140 and after he had a bit of a heart problem his doctor told him to quit using it so he sold it. HAW!   When he touched off a round next to me at the Quigley Shoot it felt like someone hit me in the chest.

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