Howdy Folks,
I picked one up yesterday and shot a few .38's in it last nite at dark.. Cycles them well.. Very nicely made rifle.. Reeks of quality.. More later.....
Paul
New 73 Short Rifle
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Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum Paul !!
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Thanks for the picture. What is your overall verdict?
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I have to say that it's all the positives mentioned the reviews and impressions from the Shot Show and after (which is what convinced me to order one). It's a lot nicer than I expected (fit and finish)...no regrets on ordering it. I'm looking forward to putting more rounds through it and the action smoothing out like my past lever actions (never felt the need to 'smith or modify my lever actions to smooth out the action). |
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I want one of the 73's a lot. I sure wish they would make some in 38/40.
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.410
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Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:36 pm Location: Northeast Alabama |
Spent some real "quality time" with it at the range today and just couldn't find any flaw with it at all !!
was using Federal 158g .357 JSP ammo as that's all that was available when I purchased. with the open Buckhorn & Gold Dot sights, after 1 tap to the rear sight to correct it shooting to the right, at 25 yds it consistently put 3 rds into 1 ragged hole at dead bullseye using only a sandbag rest. 50 yards was 1 click up the rear ladder, and it was bullseying almost every round, occasionally w/2 holes touching in groups of 3. that's as far as I went as I haven't put a tang-sight on it yet. absolutely fantastic accuracy for handgun ammo !!! it functioned smoothly and flawlessly throughout and I couldn't be happier with it. worth every penny! |
Lovin me some 1873 in 357/38!!!
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Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum TomisinMd !!
Fine looking rifle... |
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Very nice '73. The Japanese kept the brass follower.
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NRA Sustaining Member USMC Korea vet Retired CWO3 USCGR |
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Thanks! From what I read, they followed the prints, with a safety addition and a tweak to the block to eject more out than up. I must say, this is one of the easiest shouldering, aiming, and smoothest actions I've felt out of the box. No plans to do anything to it, as the honeymoon's still on. Don't try to cycle short 38's!
Maybe a sling? I saw a website that had some really nice ones, maybe over on the Henry site? I'll dig it up. Very well made. |
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.410
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Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:36 pm Location: Northeast Alabama |
nice nice!!!!
broke down and started shooting some .38 and .38+P thru mine just to see what happened.........and out at 50 yards it groups better with SuperX .38 Spl. FMJ than with any of the 3 or 4 types of .357 i've shot through it. I was surprised, but the lower pressure loads seem to do it just right. i'll be getting a reloading setup soon to roll some ideal lead .38s for it. no cycling problems w/.38s in mine..... |
Glad to hear it's as good as they say...
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I have been looking for a new 1873 and looked at the Winchester and Uberti rifles. I prefer the case hardened receiver, etc., I will be buying this in a .357 Magnum caliber. Probably a short rifle.
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Back looking again at a 1873 Short rifle in case hardened edition in .357 magnum. Also I have checked out the Uberti. Now to find out what dealers are selling them for compared to the MRSP of almost $1,600.
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I did place my order for the 1873 Winchester Short Rifle today with Kittery Trading Post in Maine. No idea when the rifle will come in. They have had these on order for some time. Looks like just what I want.
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