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These features in a lever-action permitted the use of high-powered modern short-case cartridges with spitzer bullets: .243 Winchester, .284 Winchester, .308 Winchester (essentially 7.62x51mm NATO), and .358 Winchester. The Model 88 was discontinued in 1973 and is the third best-selling lever-action rifle in Winchester's history, following only ...
May 5, 2017 · If you are worried about an old Winchester 73 could you use the pistol rounds in it? Thanks in advance. The ammunition manufactures came out with a high velocity round developed for the Model 1892 and not intended for use in revolvers or Model 1873’s.
Oct 16, 2004 · I purchased an original '73 Winchester in .44 W.C.F. (mfg'd in 1882) about 4 years ago. This gun is in fair condition and it has a barrel that is somewhat pitted. Since purchasing it about 3,500 rounds have gone through the barrel, some jacketed but the majority have been cast bullets.
Cowboy Action Shooters love the reliable Model 1873 because it fires the same ammo as their revolvers. Several features of the Model 1873 are what set it apart over 140 years ago, and still make it a very cool rifle to shoot today. All Model 1873 rifles have the Winchester touch of quality.
The Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle, also known as the "Gun That Won the West". It was one of the most popular rifles of its time, and it is still a popular choice for collectors and shooters today.
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May 7, 2024 · Life is too short to shoot an ugly rifle, so Winchester is producing the new Model 1873 Sporter, which could be a dead ringer for an original special-order Winchester rifle. Features include a 24-inch full octagon barrel, a Grade II walnut stock and forend, and a case-hardened finish.