ARTV: Uberti Silver Boy

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posted on October 19, 2015
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Uberti has made a name for itself by reproducing a wide variety of classic historical firearms, particularly those of the American West. It's Silver Boy, chambered in .22 LR, is more of a re-envisioning, but it should catch your eye all the same. Our friends from American Rifleman recently discussed the modern take on a cherished classic in an episode of American Rifleman TV. You can get the full scoop using the video embedded above.

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: lever-action, repeating rimfire rifle
Receiver: chrome-plated alloy
Barrel: 19" blued steel
Rifling: six-groove, 1:16" RH twist
Magazine: 14-round, fixed tube
Sights: front post and U-notch rear drift-adjustable for windage.
Trigger Pull: single-stage; 4-lb., 10-oz. pull
Stock: satin-finish hard wood; length of pull, 133⁄4"; drop at heel, 13⁄4"; drop at comb, 11⁄2"
Overall Length: 371⁄4"
Weight: 5 lbs., 13 ozs.
Accessories: owner’s manual
Suggested Retail Price: $589

For more information, go to Uberti.com.

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