A. Uberti 1873 Single-Action Cattleman El Patrón CMS .357 Mag Revolver, 3.5 inch Barrel, Competition-Tuned
This Italian-made El Patrón CMS is a factory competition-tuned variant of Uberti's 1873 Single-Action Cattleman in .357 Mag. It features Wolff springs, widened EasyView fixed sights, and a compact 3.5 inch barrel. The steel frame wears a color case-hardened finish with a blued barrel and cylinder, and the revolver retains sharp markings, including the "EL PATRON CMS .357 MAG" barrel roll mark and Colt-style patent legend on the left frame. Imported by Uberti USA/Stoeger (Accokeek, MD), it dates to 2014 and comes with its factory box and manual, plus a pair of leather holsters.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal and wood surfaces show minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes consistent with light handling. The bore is bright with a mirror-like appearance.
What’s Included
- A. Uberti factory cardboard box with label (1873 S.A. Cattleman / El Patrón)
- A. Uberti 1873 S.A. Cattleman single-action revolver manual
- Pair of brown leather single-action revolver holsters with strap closures
The El Patrón CMS configuration is tuned at the factory for smooth, consistent operation using Wolff springs. This single-action-only revolver pairs that competition-focused setup with widened EasyView fixed sights, combining a tall blade front and topstrap notch rear for clear sight alignment on the compact 3.5 inch CMS barrel.
Construction is all steel, with a color case-hardened frame and blued barrel and six-shot fluted cylinder. The wide, checkered hammer spur provides secure purchase, and the one-piece bordered-checkered walnut plow-handle grip offers a classic profile with positive control. The ejector-rod housing is fitted with a round bullseye-style ejector button with concentric rings for reliable case extraction.
Markings include the "EL PATRON CMS .357 MAG" barrel roll mark and a two-line Colt-style patent legend on the left frame. Italian proof marks and the boxed date code "CM" are present, along with Gardone proofs. The import mark reads Accokeek, MD (Uberti USA/Stoeger). The fluted cylinder is numbered to the gun with the last four digits visible, and the box label serial matches the revolver. Made in Italy.
This 2014 example presents as a clean, well-cared-for revolver with sharp rifling and a mirror-bright bore. Its CMS-specific 3.5 inch barrel, tuned action, and refined fixed sights make it a distinctive and practical take on the classic 1873 pattern.