Dungannon Gunner Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Has anybody purchased the new Winchester 1873 and taken to a SASS meet? How did it run. Is the stroke already reduced. Any need to spend the money for a Cowboy tune or are the race ready from the box? Lately, What are you guys having to pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Here is a quick first look video with Wolf Bane, aka MIchael Bane from the outdoor channel shows. He let me put a few rounds thru it and it ran well though not as well as my Jimmy Spurs Marlin or Codymatic 73. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I have one of the New Winchester 1873s. The build quality is excellent, and a bit better than the Uberti, IMHO. It is short stroked from the factory. I would put in on par with a 2nd generation SS from C&I. For all but the most advanced shooter, the rifle is ready to go out of the box. For those that want more, Pioneer Gun Works has a kit and parts to take it to the next level. Mine will run 38spl with the 125 TFP, but is really happiest with 357. I really like it, and the price point is about the same - maybe less - than the Uberti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 They benefit from some spring tuning otherwise they are ready to go. Mine would feed 38's at 1.42" just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 They benefit from some spring tuning otherwise they are ready to go. Mine would feed 38's at 1.42" just fine. What bullet are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 What bullet are you using? 110 grain TC that Deuce Stevens casts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye Dingus Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I've got one of these ordered.....hoping it arrives soon! Deadeye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 A little spring work is about all that is needed. The lever/trigger block safety is a little stiff and the hammer spring can be adjusted to suit the individual. Lever throw is only about 1/2 inch more than my 93 that was done by Longhunter. Balckfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 We got one in the shop it was case hardened. Absolutely gorgeous wood. Very smooth action would not be hard to get it to run fast. Sold it to a local cowboy expect to see it out action soon. Really wanted to open it up and take a look inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolan Kraps, SASS # 24084 Life Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 How available are they (I haven't seen one yet)? How much are they selling for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 How available are they (I haven't seen one yet)? How much are they selling for? They are where you find them. I bought mine from T-bone. $1150-$1250 is a good price when you find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medicine Creek Johnny Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Got mine from Joe at Pioneer. Bought it with there short stroke. Very smooth and reliable MCJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Was down at Ken Griner's shop (Griner Gun Works) yesterday dropping of a couple of guns for some work and he had one. Short stroked and all slicked up. Looked and felt really nice. That said......it just looked a little plain jane to me when compared to my Ubertis. Round barrel, no case hardening and no checkering. Wood was real plain, but liked the finish. I'll bet winchester will start to dress it up a little in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Demand seems high for these rifles. Auctions for them on Gunbroker don't last long since someone buys them at the "Buy Now" price before the auction ends. It's a sellers market for them right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Here is one of the case hardened versions. Not my auction.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I'll bet winchester will start to dress it up a little in the future. Looks like they have, now for some checkering, octogon barrel and .44.40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Here is one of the case hardened versions. Not my auction.... Does anyone know if that is REAL, CH? Or just an acid wash like what Ruger did? LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckhorn Woodie Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I don't have one but I have a pard who does and he likes it. I picked up Cimarron Brush Popper at This week at Rancho Cordova Guns & Ammo ( 916-635-7214) up in Sacramento and they have 1 or 2 Winchesters on the shelf along with some more Cimarron's ..Both actions were about the same good for a non cowboy shooter but for us we would want them both slicked up ...both around the same price ...I went with Cimarron because there are more parts out there for them and I liked the little Brush Popper a bit better......As soon as I get out of California impound its going to Cowboy & Indians for a action job, short stroke and a big front site ..: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Pioneer Gunworks has short stroke kits, carriers, and firing pin extensions for the New Winchester 1873. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 My daughter (Kaya) wants one real bad. Thinking on getting me one and letting her look at it sometimes. If she gets one I'll get beat every month an that just aint right..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 My daughter (Kaya) wants one real bad. Thinking on getting me one and letting her look at it sometimes. If she gets one I'll get beat every month an that just aint right..... I had mine at paradise pass this summer. I'd a let her shoot it so she could really put the pressure on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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