Uberti model 66 sporting rifle

rebelridge

I just bought a used Uberti Model 66 sporting rifle and the serial number is 862xx and I was wonder how I can tell when it was made. Also how can I keep the brass shiny and bright.

gus101

It was made in italy, by Aldo Uberti factory, which now it's belong to the beretta family, I got one too and shoots great, the cleaning of the brass, I used Brasso, you can buy it in any hardware store.
gus101

forthhorseman

I believe you could email A.Uberti SpA at:

info@ubertireplicas.it

Supply the model and serial number and they should be able to tell you when they made it.

PJ

I have heard that Brasso can weaken brass caseings. Could this potentially cause a long term problem with the receiver?
Pete

"Be kind to your neighbor, he knows where you live"

kidsgun

I used Brasso on my Marine Corps belt buckle for twenty years and it never "let me down!!!!"

forthhorseman

Any abrasive cleaner like Brasso will wear down metal eventually (like in a 1,000 years though). I'm with kidsgun. I used Brasso on my Marine brass as well and never noticed any deterioration in the metal. I don't think using brasso on your '66 Improved Henry (Winchester) rifle replica will hurt the frame. I would be very careful to avoid getting too much Brasso on the wood where it meets the brass though because it might damage the finish of the wood. And I would avoid letting any Brasso get into the operating mechanism. Use it sparingly on the exterior brass only and I think you'll be very satisfied with the result. Personally, I would polish the brass because I think brass on a replica of an old rifle like the '66 takes on a very cool "aged" appearance when left unpolished but if you really want your rifle to look new all the time, I think Brasso should be fine.