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Whale
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Posted: April/07/2018 at 15:53 |
Does anyone own a Winchester Model 1873 in 45 Colt? I really liked shooting one at the range in 357/38. I thought it would be nice to shoot the lever gun with my 45 revolver. Thanks.
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Tip69
Optics Master Extraordinaire Tip Stick Joined: September/27/2005 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 4155 |
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I agree.... It would be fun!!
Edited by Tip69 - April/10/2018 at 15:58 |
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take em!
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BeltFed
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If your talking a reproduction Winchester 1873 in 45 Colt, then yeah that would be fun, and there are several reproductions made now. Original Winchester 1873 in 45 Colt would be like finding hen's teeth. The 45 Colt cartridge originally had a very small rim, and was difficult for an extractor to grab the rim to pull a fired round out of the chamber.
The rifle revolver combo of the old west was the 44-40. Of course now you could go with a 44spl./44Mag. combo. |
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Son of Ed
Chuck Norris Joined: June/18/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 122166 |
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Of course Winchester never made an 1873 in 45 Colt.....only 44/40 and several other black powder pistol cartridges....but you can buy modern replicas in 45 Colt.
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Visit the Ed Show
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Son of Ed
Chuck Norris Joined: June/18/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 122166 |
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I once had an 1883 built '73 Winchester in 38/40..... |
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budperm
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Wasn't that your, NIB, College Graduation present Eduardo?
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