John Boy Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 1876 distributed by Cimarron ... Who makes it? http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/products/long-guns/repeating-rifles-1/model-1876/centennial-rifle.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 The one that I had was made by Uberti, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We should make it a rule not to post links to cool guns on the wire. My bank account can't handle. I really want one of those, or the crossfire carbine. So here's a question: what's the preferred caliber for this gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We should make it a rule not to post links to cool guns on the wire. My bank account can't handle. I really want one of those, or the crossfire carbine. So here's a question: what's the preferred caliber for this gun? 45-60 was the one that I had. Very nice shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Yule, thanks. Sure is expensive compared to the ones made by Chaparral that were 'work in process' Took me 2 trips to Charter Arms changing links and bolt to make the Chaparral work due to the poor quality control of the rifle except for the barrel that is very accurate X patches = 200yds - plain patches =300 yds 100yds ... 50yds ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Uberti. They had Mike's original for several years and kept putting it off. He started talking to Pedersoli and I think that jump-started Uberti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We should make it a rule not to post links to cool guns on the wire. My bank account can't handle. I really want one of those, or the crossfire carbine. So here's a question: what's the preferred caliber for this gun? From what I have read, .45-75 was the most common caliber for this gun when Winchester made it. So that's a strong candidate. But, I have also read that brass for the .45-75 is very hard to come by, and a pain to make your own out of from something else. On the other hand I have read that .45-60 is just a .45-70 that has been shortened. That sounds a lot easier to work with. I hope somone with better knowledge than I will clarify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 From what I have read, .45-75 was the most common caliber for this gun when Winchester made it. So that's a strong candidate. But, I have also read that brass for the .45-75 is very hard to come by, and a pain to make your own out of from something else. On the other hand I have read that .45-60 is just a .45-70 that has been shortened. That sounds a lot easier to work with. I hope somone with better knowledge than I will clarify. 45-60 brass is available from Starline and others but you can make it from 45-70 brass if you want. The rifle I had was a very nice shooter, low recoil and very accurate. I bought mine from Taylors a number of years ago at EOT, they had a scratch and dent sale. I traded it to a pard for a Winchester High Wall. I guess Starline doesn't list it anymore, my mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 I have also read that brass for the .45-75 is very hard to come by, and a pain to make your own out of from something else. 45-75 brass is reformed from Winchester 348's in the 45-75 FL sizing die. All that needs to be done is trim the cases to 1.92 - reform the cases - fire form them and then re-trim to final1.86 length Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Star-Line makes .45-75 Brass ..... And is the best source of great brass in this Caliber .... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Star-Line makes .45-75 Brass ..... The caliber is not in Starline's drop down menu - Not on the All Products page and Track of the Wolf has not have Starline 45-75 brass or any brand ... So, we're back to reforming 348's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Anyone familiar with Jamison Brass? http://www.midwayusa.com/product/612031/jamison-reloading-brass-45-75-wcf-bag-of-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 The first caliber that Winchester made for the model 1876 was the 45-75 WCF. A great bottle neck cartridge that slings a 350gr bullet. The other three calibers are the 45-60 WCF, 50-90 Express and the 40-60 WCF. I had CH4D make my 45-75 dies. There are several outfits that you can order from, at least there has been in the past, for loaded ammo and for brass. GAD Custom reloading did the first 20/40 rounds of 45-75, that I bought. Reformed .348 brass. Jamison makes the brass also with 45-75 stamped on them. Montana Bullet Works probably makes a great lead bullet. As there are probably other bullet makers as well. The best smokeless powder I have found for the 1876 is Accurate 5744. Of course the black powder way is also pretty wonderful. I sold my 45-75, but still have a 45-60 and a 40-60. Someday I will get another 45-75, but it will be a Winchester, like the other two. Great luck on your journey. It is fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Anyone familiar with Jamison Brass? I have several calibers of Jamison brass ... Quality! Nice to see they are making 45-75 cases and the price per case is reasonable Don't EVER buy any Bertram brass ... their reputation proceeds them ... very poor quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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