Tex Jones, SASS 2263

Parts for Miroku Winchesters are hard to find. Shotgun Boogie Gun Works has springs for the rifles, but little else. Boogie might have some ideas about front sights; it's best to contact him.

No. The minimum load as stated by Hodgdon for 45 Colt 200 grs is 6.5 grs Titegroup.

Too many to list. After you think you have done them all you start all over again. 🤠

Congrats! Nice looking rifle.

Probably best to ask on the muzleloadingforum.com.

At one time Winchester had sold a High Grade version of the 1873, with full 24" octagon barrel, checkered forearm and straight grip. I have one and I have used it on occasion. The Winchesters come with a slightly shorter lever throw than the Ubertis, but they have been short stroked, most notably by Cowboy Carty. Spare parts are difficult to find and the only source for springs that I know of is Shotgun Boogie.

There's a photo on the New York Post website. No ID mentioned although the investigation is in progress.

Those are for pistols. CC wants a rifle spring.

Just change it by half an hour, then everyone will be upset. 😝

Hazy here in MN this morning. Wild fires in the north of the state and resulting smoke moving south. Unhealthy air until tomorrow.

Good news! The rain dance paid off. 😄

I watch Emergency most days. Sad to learn of this.

That was a close one. Happy it worked out.

Too bad. You're going to have to take it apart. Broken trigger/bolt spring.

Happy Birthday, Rye!