Dutch Nichols, SASS #6461 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I guess the confusion was solely on my part someone forwarded this from the wire to me The email goes on to say that all production has stopped as of yyesterday, and that once current stock has been sold, that will be the end of it. They encourage anyone that has one of the rifles to get all the parts that they can. This is from the only after market producer that I am aware of. It is NOT something that I just pulled out of the air... as far as I am concerned, it is relevant right now if you have or plan on buying one of the Winchesters for use as a match rifle. Ain't nothing wrong with getting one... just don't expect to have a lot of parts available the post was in reference to PGW discontinuing their line of parts for them I read it to mean Winchester was stopping production......... I mistook what I read I guess.... or I read it wrong ....or I don't know what the heck I read senior moment.... that's my excuse in any event!!! I do apologize!! my thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sam, SASS #34718L Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I hope that's incorrect...... They just released the '73 Carbine version earlier this year and I got one of the First Ones. I've been hoping they would release a '66 Carbine next. From what I've seen over the past few years seems to be that about every year or so they drop one version from the Line and add another to replace it. I hope that continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
County Jr Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Heard it thru the grapvine, but not confirmed. Your the second person I heard say that though. I recently picked up a Uberti 1866 they had Winchester’s there, but this rumor combined with more aftermarket parts for the Uberti made my decision to go Uberti easier. Not to mention the Uberti was a smoking factory demo deal. After all new Winchester’s aren’t real Winchester’s in my opinion anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 27 minutes ago, County Jr said: Heard it thru the grapvine, but not confirmed. Your the second person I heard say that though. I recently picked up a Uberti 1866 they had Winchester’s there, but this rumor combined with more aftermarket parts for the Uberti made my decision to go Uberti easier. Not to mention the Uberti was a smoking factory demo deal. After all new Winchester’s aren’t real Winchester’s in my opinion anyways. Our choice is either an Italian copy or a Japanese copy. I'll stick with the Italians!! ( I am 100% Italian) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Drifter Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I am glad we have a choice. I like the Winchester (Miroku) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Did someone hear this rumor in a gun shop? If so, remember 98% of the S!@#$ you hear in a gun shop is pure BS from unknowing non-experts. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Stevens SASS#55996 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 The rumor was probably started by someone with a lot of Ubertis in stock or a Uberti aftermarket parts builder......., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tully Mars Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Pioneer Gun Works is discontinuing making Winchester after market parts. Is it possible that this announcement was misunderstood and a rumor started about Winchester discontinuing their 66's & 73's? Tully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Stevens SASS#55996 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 The release and the reaction of the Winchester branded 73' has been frustrating to watch. A company releases a gun that actually fills the bill for our shooting game and it has been treated like a red headed step child from day one. Shooters and even some gunsmiths that have very limited or even zero experience with the rifle chime in on a daily basis with negativity. Granted it's human nature. Who likes a product that is better for less money after all? The FACT is for $1100 or less you (a new shooter especially) can buy a rifle and literally take it out the grease filled wrapper, wipe that nasty stuff off and go to shooting and NOT be hobbled by poor fitting parts and all around rough action. I've decided I'm going to put my money where my mouth is. I've just ordered a brand new Winchester 1873 short rifle in .357. It's going to stay sealed in the box till the next monthly match and I will open it on the line and shoot the full match with it and give a full review and report and video everything from the box to the match. I'd love to see a $500-$800 price point on a new rifle for our game, but those days are long long gone. Shooters pay $500-$800 polymer framed pistols all day long and think nothing of it. So the market has to be put into perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Way to tell it Deuce. I have three Italians and two Winchesters. You never here anyone complain about quality on Japanese Brownings or weatherby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Crowe Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I love my Winchester ‘73. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Strong Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Perhaps the Chapter Eleven Commemorative will be along soon!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 18 hours ago, Silver Sam, SASS #34718L said: I hope that's incorrect...... They just released the '73 Carbine version earlier this year and I got one of the First Ones. I've been hoping they would release a '66 Carbine next. From what I've seen over the past few years seems to be that about every year or so they drop one version from the Line and add another to replace it. I hope that continues. Me too! I love my Winchester 73 so much, I really want a carbine next. I almost bought a 73 carbine, but I am holding out for the 66. Here's hoping they do that one next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Tony Crowe said: I love my Winchester ‘73. So do I! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Guys I shoot with have been getting Winchesters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patagonia Pete Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 23 hours ago, Dutch Nichols, SASS #6461 said: I saw someone post that Winchester was dropping their 1873 and 1866 > snip < Where did you see this post?? Do you have a link?? Thanks ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 31 minutes ago, Patagonia Pete said: Where did you see this post?? Do you have a link?? Thanks ... https://www.sassnet.com/forums/index.php?/topic/281248-navy-arms-sale-1873-in-38357/&tab=comments#comment-3659730 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patagonia Pete Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 29 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: https://www.sassnet.com/forums/index.php?/topic/281248-navy-arms-sale-1873-in-38357/&tab=comments#comment-3659730 Thanks Tyrel ... I got that email from Pioneer Gun Works about them discontinuing their Winchester parts. I was referring to the "original" post that indicated the rifle itself was going away and I see Dutch has revised that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Gun Cole Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Deuce, Let me know when your going to shoot the factory rifle. If it’s a weekend-club I can get to, I’ll Come video for you & shoot the match. I hear that Carty is going to start on my new Winchester in January 3GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Your profile still says you have an excellent community reputation. I guess all is forgiven. Let's load some ammo and go shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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