Uberti Courtney Stalking Rifle 45/70 For Sale

[Backyardsniper]

i purchased the rifle new from euro optics. The rifle functions perfectly, BUT here is the issue. The iron sights shoot low even when moved up to max elevation. I purchased a shorter front sight and it is still low. I bought the rifle to shoot specifically with iron sights so it is of no use to me. With a scope it is a fine shooter, that is just not what i was interested in. I spoke with Tom Leoni and it seems the iron sights were regulated for the 303 model and then they just stuck those same ones on the 45/70.
It is a beautiful and handy little rifle but it does not fit my needs. I also added a marbles tang sight. The screw for the tang sight Is a little roughed up, but that is not the factory screw for the rifle. I have it and it is in perfect condition, and if you wish you can order a replacement screw set from Midway for about $8.
The gun cost me $1600 plus shipping and the marble sight was $127 all together if I remember correctly
$1200 OBO takes it all shipped. I have some other stuff to go along with it if interested. Bullets and brass and such if you need it, we can discuss that.

 

[Backyardsniper]

 

[Papa72]

It appears that front sight ramp is screwed on, and is at least .250 height. Marbles sells a .100 base (.340 width) that should be a direct replacement and solve your problem. That’s the base I used on my PMD project.

 

[Backyardsniper]

I gotcha. So you can buy a replacement ramp as well not just the dovetail insert? I replaced the front sight insert with a lower one but I didn't realize you could replace the ramp with a lower one. Thanks man.

 

[Papa72]

Yes sir, just need to measure your barrel diameter to order the correct base curve.

 

[Papa72]

This is my .100 base but is the short and flat option.

 

[etsonaut]

If you try this proposed fix, let me know how it works out. I have the same rifle and the same problem.

 

[Backyardsniper]

Will do. Apparently they marketed these rifles knowing this was an issue. They just took the sights that worked on the 303 model and put them on this one.

 

[etsonaut]

Will do. Apparently they marketed these rifles knowing this was an issue. They just took the sights that worked on the 303 model and put them on this one.

Nice..... It's a beautiful "over the fireplace" piece or a club in hand to hand combat situations..

 

[Backyardsniper]

Nice..... It's a beautiful "over the fireplace" piece or a club in hand to hand combat situations..

Yep. It's a shame that a company would put a $1600 rifle out knowing that the irons are useless.

 

[etsonaut]

Yep. It's a shame that a company would put a $1600 rifle out knowing that the irons are useless.

Agreed. And just like you, I don't really want an optic on it.

 

[CJW]

Does the scope rail come off?

 

[Backyardsniper]

Does the scope rail come off?

Yeah it does, they make a smooth one with no weaver slots that you can replace it with.

 

[Backyardsniper]

SPF to @Bert01

 

[Bert01]

Great guy to do business with! We had a great time talking. Don’t hesitate to deal with him.

 

[rwp315]

i purchased the rifle new from euro optics. The rifle functions perfectly, BUT here is the issue. The iron sights shoot low even when moved up to max elevation. I purchased a shorter front sight and it is still low. I bought the rifle to shoot specifically with iron sights so it is of no use to me. With a scope it is a fine shooter, that is just not what i was interested in. I spoke with Tom Leoni and it seems the iron sights were regulated for the 303 model and then they just stuck those same ones on the 45/70.
It is a beautiful and handy little rifle but it does not fit my needs. I also added a marbles tang sight. The screw for the tang sight Is a little roughed up, but that is not the factory screw for the rifle. I have it and it is in perfect condition, and if you wish you can order a replacement screw set from Midway for about $8.
The gun cost me $1600 plus shipping and the marble sight was $127 all together if I remember correctly
$1200 OBO takes it all shipped. I have some other stuff to go along with it if interested. Bullets and brass and such if you need it, we can discuss that.

Is this a side by side double barrel?

 

[Backyardsniper]

Great guy to do business with! We had a great time talking. Don’t hesitate to deal with him.

Thanks man! I enjoyed it as well.

 

[Papa72]

rwp315, his was single barrel. Those front sight pics are of my 12ga to .45-70 SxS “Poor Man’s Double” conversion.

 

[rwp315]

rwp315, his was single barrel. Those front sight pics are of my 12ga to .45-70 SxS “Poor Man’s Double” conversion.

Pretty neat. Interesting!
Thanks