Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
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Re: Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
That Sir is a lovely rifle.
The last couple of years I have been craving a saddle ring carbine in 44-40. Now I have a couple of Uberti 73s in that caliber so I decided to see how close to an Italian price I could find a real Winchester. At this last Wanamacher I found one for about the price of a used Uberti. No where near the condition of yours but I have shot it and it shoots to the sights so I'll just change most of the screws and give it a complete tear-down cleaning. Pics to come.
The last couple of years I have been craving a saddle ring carbine in 44-40. Now I have a couple of Uberti 73s in that caliber so I decided to see how close to an Italian price I could find a real Winchester. At this last Wanamacher I found one for about the price of a used Uberti. No where near the condition of yours but I have shot it and it shoots to the sights so I'll just change most of the screws and give it a complete tear-down cleaning. Pics to come.
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Re: Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
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Re: Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
This is my 38WCF 73 SRC. She don't look like much but has a nice, tight action and shiny bore. I feel lucky to have it.
"Oh bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round.
Re: Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
Thanks for the compliments.
If these old girls could talk.
If these old girls could talk.
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Re: Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
Oh I think she looks just fine. Actually has that warm glow maybe especially set off by that cold picture. I can only wish that mine were in similar condition but alas it is at the end of it's useful life.
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Re: Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
Thank you M.M.
The finish is mostly gone, but it's not pitted up. I had it for several years before I fired it. I was worried it was toi good to be true and wouldn't shoot. It did.
The finish is mostly gone, but it's not pitted up. I had it for several years before I fired it. I was worried it was toi good to be true and wouldn't shoot. It did.
"Oh bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round.
Re: Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
Oh yeah.......there always has to be one of THOSE guys.
Just hackin' on ya buddy!
And to think, I've had that 73 in my actual hands!
Just hackin' on ya buddy!
And to think, I've had that 73 in my actual hands!
"Oh bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round.
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Re: Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
Yea, from your hands to under the Buffalo coat. ---6
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Re: Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
Oh man 6, that is one fine rifle. I'm guessing from the full blue, round barrel that it's a SRC? anyway I'm envious.
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Re: Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
Yup. I had Kristy sew a bunch of pockets inside so I could load up on all those Colt SAA's. That coat musta weighed 200lbs when I got back in the truck.
"Oh bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round.
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Re: Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
-----You da man Jay.
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Re: Winchester Model 73 .38wcf (pic 2)
Is there anything better than a "73" in 38-40? (Well, maybe a "66")
1873 Saddle Ring "Rifle" with Octagon Barrel
http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/winche ... build.html
1873 rifle...Brought back from the dead!
http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/1873-winchester.html
1873 Uberti
1866
All in 38-40
Interesting that 100 years separates the 38-40 from the 40 S&W and they can have near identical ballistics!
1873 Saddle Ring "Rifle" with Octagon Barrel
http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/winche ... build.html
1873 rifle...Brought back from the dead!
http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/1873-winchester.html
1873 Uberti
1866
All in 38-40
Interesting that 100 years separates the 38-40 from the 40 S&W and they can have near identical ballistics!