Ripp
(.577 member)
16/03/20 05:35 AM
1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

https://www.uberti-usa.com/1885-courteney-stalking-rifle

DarylS
(.700 member)
16/03/20 11:15 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Very nice Highwall. Good price too. I really like the newish colour case colours.

Rule303
(.416 member)
16/03/20 12:47 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

That is a nice looking rifle.

Ripp
(.577 member)
16/03/20 01:32 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

little video on this link --toward bottom of page..

https://www.gunsweek.com/en/gun-industry...-stalking-rifle



https://www.americanrifleman.org/article...stalking-rifle/


93x64mm
(.416 member)
16/03/20 07:57 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Ruger's No1 in .303 British certainly did well here.
So this '85 should do the job nicely as well!


Ripp
(.577 member)
17/03/20 12:35 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

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Ruger's No1 in .303 British certainly did well here.
So this '85 should do the job nicely as well!




Agree--nice looking rifle, great classic caliber.. this one will sell.. provided the quality is there...


greenshoots
(.300 member)
17/03/20 03:34 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

mmm think i will have to look into this one


greenshoots


3DogMike
(.400 member)
17/03/20 12:04 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Sorry, but the “dangling scrotum” pistol grip and tacticool Picatinny type quarter rib are revolting.
Uberti could have done better.....
Nice caliber choice tho.
- Mike


xausa
(.400 member)
17/03/20 10:16 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

I believe I'll stick with my original 1885 Winchester in 7X57R.



Ripp
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18/03/20 01:19 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

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I believe I'll stick with my original 1885 Winchester in 7X57R.






Congrats..THAT is a beautiful rifle.. as is the caliber...


93x64mm
(.416 member)
18/03/20 11:18 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

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I believe I'll stick with my original 1885 Winchester in 7X57R.






I must admit I'm not a fan of the 'weaver' quarter rib, the plain one looks so much better.
Speaking of better - certainly is a fancy piece of timber gracing yours Xausa!


Louis
(.375 member)
19/03/20 03:44 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Congratulations on your beautiful rifle, Xausa.
Louis


Carpetsahib
(.333 member)
19/03/20 03:56 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Here is my version of a M1885 stalking rifle, in 22-2R Lovell. The scope is a Lyman Alaskan on Unertl Target Mounts.



DarylS
(.700 member)
19/03/20 04:43 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

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Here is my version of a M1885 stalking rifle, in 22-2R Lovell. The scope is a Lyman Alaskan on Unertl Target Mounts.

https://up.picr.de/33318147mq.jpg




Do you have trouble finding acceptable brass?
25/20 SS is the parent, isn't it?


Carpetsahib
(.333 member)
20/03/20 12:26 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Yes, brass is a problem. That is why I plan to have the rifle rebored to something more brass-friendly. I am thinking of 7x57R, or 25-35, or 30-30. Any of these would be fun and useful.

By the way, I don't know why the image isn't displaying.


Ripp
(.577 member)
24/03/20 03:04 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Quote:

Here is my version of a M1885 stalking rifle, in 22-2R Lovell. The scope is a Lyman Alaskan on Unertl Target Mounts.






Like that simple looking design.. looks like a nice handling rifle...


Carpetsahib
(.333 member)
24/03/20 04:53 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

The stock design is a modification of a pattern from a Westley Richards .318 rifle that I once owned. It makes for a nice handling rifle.

When I get more ambitious, I plan to add a band sling swivel, stock sling swivel, and checkering. Then the metal will get a nice browning job.


DarylS
(.700 member)
24/03/20 06:30 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

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Yes, brass is a problem. That is why I plan to have the rifle rebored to something more brass-friendly. I am thinking of 7x57R, or 25-35, or 30-30. Any of these would be fun and useful.

By the way, I don't know why the image isn't displaying.




25/35 would be quite an interesting SS rifle ctg. as would 7x57R. Just something about the .30/30 I don't like. (maybe - EVERYBODY'S got one) the other two noted, not so much.


Carpetsahib
(.333 member)
24/03/20 10:01 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

I have a good deal of 25-35 brass and factory ammo, and I like it quite a lot. 7x57R brass is easy to come by: simply neck down .444 Marlin brass in several steps, and trim to length. .30 WCF is admittedly mundane, but it is still a useful caliber. I may have to flip a coin...

ducmarc
(.400 member)
06/04/20 09:56 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

i wonder if u could chamber it in 22 hi power theres a lot of the metric version still around

DarylS
(.700 member)
06/04/20 04:45 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Only trouble with the .22 HP - is the .228" bullet size.
If set up for .224" bullets, great!

Here's one. Buffalo Arms 55gr .228 bullet

another quote from a forum:

Buffalo Arms makes 45 grain and 60 grain .228 bullets for the 22 Hi Power

There are lots of combo guns available from tradeexcanada in .22 HP,. Tradeexcanada has some .228's for sale. They are quite expensive. $64.00 per 100 and they are out of stock, of course.


Huvius
(.416 member)
16/04/20 02:27 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Was on a work conference call earlier today, so naturally was perusing online, and I came across something that Uberti didn’t think of.
They make a 45/70 High Wall which has a 28” round barrel - looks like the only one with a round barrel they offer.
Uberti could have easily taken that rifle, added a two leaf express sight and set it up like the early Winchester’s that were sold in the Indian market.
Even keeping the 45/70 chambering would better replicate the experience of most of Selous’ hunting life.
I just think they overthought this rifle and made some very poor decisions in it’s design.


Ripp
(.577 member)
16/04/20 09:49 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Quote:

Sorry, but the “dangling scrotum” pistol grip and tacticool Picatinny type quarter rib are revolting.
Uberti could have done better.....
Nice caliber choice tho.
- Mike




Mike..dang it you ruined it for me.. I really wanted to buy a .303 British as that was the first centerfire caliber rifle I ever owned.. since YOU posted the "dangling scrotum" comment, I can no longer buy this rifle..


3DogMike
(.400 member)
16/04/20 11:50 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Ripp,
I 'm glad I was instrumental in saving you from making a terrible mistake!
.......Just hang in there, I'm sure a nice .303 will come your way. (or get the Uberti and take a belt sander to your.....ooops, I mean the rifles, scrotum....)

- Mike


DoubleD
(.400 member)
16/04/20 10:32 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

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...and take a belt sander to your.....ooops, I mean the rifles, scrotum....)

- Mike




Damn Mike, that made me pucker....


NitroXAdministrator
(.700 member)
17/04/20 05:57 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

I like that rifle.

If that scope rail, is a piccatinny, that is completely a wrong design for such a rifle.

One of these in .303 or .275 Rimmed, would be nice.

How light is it? Might be a really nice mountain rifle..

I reckon people probably slammed the Ruger No.1 when it first came out as well. Because it wasn't exactly the same as a Farqhuarsson.


Carpetsahib
(.333 member)
18/04/20 01:48 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

The design faults on this should be easy to correct. I would trim the grip back and fit a nice steel grip cap. That probably would require re-checkering the stock, but that would be no problem. I really don't see much of a problem coming up with a very nice rifle. It has good bones!

Ripp
(.577 member)
16/10/20 10:34 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Just read an article in SHOOTING TIMES magazine on this rifle.. overall fit and finish seems to be good. Accuracy sucked per the author.. will post more laster today..

Per the article, of the various loads fired only one was 1 1/2".. most were in the 2.5 to 3" area at 100yards..

The author stated it is a "stalking" rifle and tried to justify the poor accuracy a bit stating most shots would be 250 yrds or less.

Love the design and caliber.. but in today's world, and for that kind of money, I expected more and frankly there is no reason it isn't.


DarylS
(.700 member)
16/10/20 11:38 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Quote:

The design faults on this should be easy to correct. I would trim the grip back and fit a nice steel grip cap.



Absolutely.


LRF
(.333 member)
17/10/20 06:25 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

The quarter rib is a disappointment. Not in keeping with the attempt to design and sell a traditional looking rifle.

rigbymauser
(.400 member)
17/10/20 07:02 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

No quarterrips on victorian era guns...please.
Uberti should have made a copy of the Rigby Banks SS in english calibers only with full sightrip and express sights.

A Winchester with quarterrip in .30-06 or .223....lol


NitroXAdministrator
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17/10/20 10:54 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British



I'd buy it in a flash. And use it.


NitroXAdministrator
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17/10/20 10:56 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle
Caliber: .303 British
Specifications
Features

Starting Price

$1,729

1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle
Courteney Stalking Rifle
Blue Steel, C/H Receiver

By the 1890’s, the West had been all but civilized, bringing to an end the days of lawlessness, exploration and Indian fighting. On the other side of the world, however, another era of exciting adventure had begun: big-game hunting and exploration. Not unlike the Easterners who had settled the West, many British hunters ventured into the unknown of Africa and Asia to become legendary names—and their hunting rifles the most sought-after by collectors worldwide.

It is in this spirit that Uberti USA offers the 1885 Courteney stalking rifle. Named after the celebrated English hunter, explorer and naturalist Courteney Selous (1851-1917), this rifle gives today’s shooter the looks, feel, and usability of the turn-of-the-century British single-shots that were first taken to the British colonies—but at a fraction of the cost. The 1885 Courteney is built on the ultra-strong 1885 action and makes its debut in the classic .303 British cartridge—the most used caliber in the British Empire.

Perfect for the whitetail woods at home and for glamour game abroad, the Courteney promises to be a unique and most trusted companion for your hunting adventures.

SPECIFICATIONS
Item Number Model Caliber Barrel Length Materials MSRP
1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle
New!348751
Courteney Stalking Rifle .303 British 24" Blue Steel, C/H Receiver $1,729
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Abbreviations
B/S - Backstrap C/H - Case-Hardened T/G - Trigger Guard

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

FEATURES

Sports a quarter-rib slotted for a set of Weaver rings and outfitted with a fully-adjustable shallow-V rear sight. It also comes with a traditional hooded ramp front sight as well as a barrel-mounted sling-swivel–just like the old classics. For best results, we recommend using a low-power scope and rings marked “high.”



The stock of the 1885 Courteney is quintessentially British. The Prince of Wales buttstock is complemented by a classic recoil pad, while the slim, tapered fore-end features a contrasting tip, fittingly realized in African heartwood.



For those not wishing to use this rifle with a scope, a plain quarter rib, on which the adjustable V-sight may be mounted, is available as an accessory. Item #360637



NitroXAdministrator
(.700 member)
17/10/20 11:13 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

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I'd buy it in a flash. And use it.




I'd get the optional non scope mount quarter rib, and modify it for a scope. Get rid of the ugly semi piccatinny rail.


Ripp
(.577 member)
25/11/21 01:18 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Quote:



I'd buy it in a flash. And use it.




Had a chance to look at one of these last night.. gun store I stopped by had just gotten one in.. I never had, key word, had, ever owned a Uberti before... I was very impressed with the quality of workmanship givn the price which was $1495.

IMHO, its a neat, light lively rifle..


Courteney Stalking Rifle .303 British 24" Blue Steel, C/H Receiver $1,689
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Additional Specifications

Overall Length: 37.5″

Finish: A-Grade Satin Walnut

Barrel: Round

Number of Grooves: 6

Twist: 1:10, RH

Weight: 7.1 lbs.

Stock: A-grade walnut

Grip: Checkered Pistol Grip stock and fore-end, Rubber buttpad

The Uberti Courteney is safe with any modern commercial .303 British ammunition – be it for hunting or target shooting.


3DogMike
(.400 member)
25/11/21 05:19 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

I have 2 Uberti rifles, an 1876 .45-75 and an 1885 High Wall .45-70. (not to mention cap & ball revolvers)
Both rifles are well made, function smoothly & correctly, and are accurate.
The stock and forend on the 1885 High Wall are not quite "correct" but from 10' away one would not know.

That said, their "Courteney" rifle leaves me absolutely cold from the looks department. Dangling ball sack grip and picatinny rail may appeal to some, but I'm an unreformed traditionalist. At least it has a 24" barrel.
- Mike


Marrakai
(.416 member)
25/11/21 09:36 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Yeah, what Mike just said.

That horrible scrote is a deal-breaker...


Ripp
(.577 member)
26/11/21 12:06 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Quote:

Yeah, what Mike just said.

That horrible scrote is a deal-breaker...




Wonder if that is the reason gun reviews state women are getting rashes on their chins while shooting this rifle???


crshelton
(.333 member)
26/11/21 01:08 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Except for the aforementioned hunk of metal on the top of the receiver, it appears to be an elegant rifle with only the essential parts.

However, my stalking rifle decision was made years ago and still stands:

This Winchester 1895 .405 WCF Take Down which holds 4 in he magazine and one in the chamber:


DarylS
(.700 member)
26/11/21 04:56 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

That's a good looking rifle!

Ripp
(.577 member)
26/11/21 06:47 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Quote:

Except for the aforementioned hunk of metal on the top of the receiver, it appears to be an elegant rifle with only the essential parts.

However, my stalking rifle decision was made years ago and still stands:

This Winchester 1895 .405 WCF Take Down which holds 4 in he magazine and one in the chamber:
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Had a chance to buy one of those about 20 years ago in 30-06..still kicking myself to this day for not buying it

DarylS
(.700 member)
26/11/21 09:30 AM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Yeah - same here, Ripp.

NitroXAdministrator
(.700 member)
08/03/24 09:47 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Quote:

Sorry, but the “dangling scrotum” pistol grip and tacticool Picatinny type quarter rib are revolting.
Uberti could have done better.....
Nice caliber choice tho.
- Mike




Some of the negativity on these forums is jarring and very unattractive.


NitroXAdministrator
(.700 member)
08/03/24 09:47 PM
Re: 1885 Courteney Stalking Rifle in .303 British

Quote:

https://www.uberti-usa.com/1885-courteney-stalking-rifle




I don't mind the stock at all. In facts it's nicer and classier looking than the chunky square cut one on the original.

https://www.uberti-usa.com/sites/default...g?itok=bKdsd2hy

I don't like the Weaver rib though. Out of place. One can buy a replacement rib for open sights. Perhaps that could be modified in an unobtrusive way for QD mounts.

Quote:


Base

For those not wishing to use this rifle with a scope, a plain quarter rib, on which the adjustable V-sight may be mounted, is available as an accessory. Item #360637





https://www.uberti-usa.com/sites/default...g?itok=qyOeJsUE




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