Uberti 1875 Outlaw Frank James
A. Uberti · Revolver · In Production
Also known as: 1875 Army Outlaw Frank James, Uberti 1875 Single-Action Army Outlaw Frank James, Frank James 1875
Overview
The Uberti 1875 Outlaw Frank James is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt, a modern Italian reproduction of the Remington Model 1875 single-action army revolver. Built by A. Uberti and commemorating the outlaw Frank James, brother of Jesse James, who surrendered to Missouri's governor in 1882 while carrying a Remington 1875, this model carries the distinctive triangular web of steel beneath the barrel that visually links the frame to the muzzle, a hallmark of the Remington 1858/1875 lineage. Chambered for the .45 Colt cartridge and feeding from a six-round fluted cylinder, the revolver is loaded one round at a time through a side loading gate and fired by manually cocking the exposed hammer for each shot. The 7.5-inch barrel and full nickel-plated steel finish give the piece its period presentation, complemented by two-piece faux-ivory grips with brass escutcheons and nitre-blued pins and screws. A transfer-bar safety allows all six chambers to be carried loaded, a modern addition to the historic single-action design. Fixed sights, a crisp single-action trigger, and old-west styling make it a favorite among cowboy action shooters and collectors of frontier-era Americana.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1270 g (44.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 345 mm (13.58") |
| Barrel Length | 191 mm (7.52") |
| Height | 135 mm (5.31") |
| Width | 40 mm (1.57") |
| Action Type | Single Action Revolver |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 15 N (3.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 265 m/s (869 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 569 J (420 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Nickel |
Calibers
- .45 Colt · primary — also known as .45 Long Colt, .45 LC, 11.43x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar
- Features: Fixed Sights, Fluted Cylinder, Faux Ivory Grips, Nickel Plated, Exposed Hammer, Transfer Bar Safety
Base model
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Reproduction of the Remington Model 1875; the historical Frank James revolver was chambered in .44-40 Winchester. Imported into the United States by Stoeger Industries.
Background
The Remington Model 1875 was Remington's attempt to challenge Colt's dominance in the single-action army revolver market of the American West. Frank James, the elder brother of Jesse James and a member of the James-Younger Gang, carried a Remington 1875 and surrendered it to Governor Thomas Crittenden in 1882. Uberti's Frank James commemorative revives that piece of frontier history in a shooter-grade reproduction for the modern collector and cowboy action competitor.