norfok
.240 Incinerator
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Post by norfok on Jun 25, 2023 9:58:34 GMT -5
Hi there, another rar gun found its way to my collection. Uberti Tornado Target 454 Casull. It was a special order for Hege-Uberti.
Before you post Warnings not to shoot this gun. It got a pressure proof test for each chamber of over 73.535 psi! |
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Post by Encore64 on Jun 25, 2023 10:07:10 GMT -5
Nice example of a rare gun. But, they're rare for a reason.
They were plagued with forcing cone cracks and breaks.
Think Uberti tossed in the towel on these early on. The Callahan 44 Magnum was introduced to carry on the same basic principle.
Kudos on adding a rare one...
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 25, 2023 16:00:17 GMT -5
Neat find. I didn't know those existed.
Could we get better pics of the front sight design?
Is that an extended grip frame in 2 pieces?
What's the hole in the top of the hammer?
It looks like they felt the need to beef the gun up everywhere. Seems like the forcing cone could be solved with a new barrel or an early FA style insert. Or just keep loads sane and use forgiving powders.
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Post by bula on Jun 25, 2023 17:32:11 GMT -5
I'd not seen or heard of. Thanks you for sharing.
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Post by bigbore5 on Jun 25, 2023 19:15:34 GMT -5
Cool. Ruger only level 45 loads should be perfect!
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gnappi
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Post by gnappi on Jun 28, 2023 9:41:05 GMT -5
Dang, there's always another surprise out there!
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Post by Lee Martin on Jun 28, 2023 11:05:06 GMT -5
Nice find. I almost bought one in the early 2000's at a gun show. Very rare Uberti, but as Encore64 noted, the forcing cones often cracked. Uberti should've increased the frame inlet and barrel shank diameter more. They also developed a lot of end-shake quick when run at Casull levels. Load it with stout .45 Colt and you'll be fine. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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norfok
.240 Incinerator
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Post by norfok on Jul 2, 2023 6:02:42 GMT -5
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Post by 45dragoon on Jul 2, 2023 17:23:44 GMT -5
Awesome!!
Thank you!!
Mike
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Post by iwsbull on Jul 2, 2023 17:51:32 GMT -5
Thank you for the closeups.
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 2, 2023 19:38:42 GMT -5
Indeed great pictures and details. I really appreciate the included measurements!!!
Answers many questions about customs built on the Ruger Midframes...
Any way I can bother you for an Outside Wall Thickness?
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