LordAsh Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Hey all! Looking to pick up a Winchester 1873 lever action, and debating Taylor vs Cimarron. I saw a review of the Taylor that said that the finish on the stock was a bit on the reddish side, rather than brown, when compared to the Cimarron.. Does anyone know if this is generally the case? Thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turquoise Bill, SASS #39118 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Virtually the same, both made by Uberti, without the name on the barrel stamping you would not be able to tell them apart. I've had both. TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkey Flats Jack Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 i've had 66's from both and like Turquoise Bill said. Both are made by Uberti and without looking at the names stamped on the barrels I couldnt tell them apart. both had a reddish hue IMO. As far as what's currently coming in from them I couldnt tell you. both of mine were made in the early 2000's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAsh Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 Great, thanks so much guys!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I'd personally go with Taylor's regardless of finish because of their OUTSTANDING customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 The colors will vary regardless of importer. If you don't care for the color or the poly finish, it's easy to refinish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Tyrel Cody said: I'd personally go with Taylor's regardless of finish because of their OUTSTANDING customer service. ^^^^^ This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Howdy First off, wood is a natural product, so the color can vary from stock to stock. It is true that both Cimarron and Taylor's import Uberti products, and other than the name stamped on the barrel, they are identical. What many shooters don't realize is that when they left the factory, most Winchesters had a red stain applied to the wood under the varnish. Most are used to seeing old guns where the old finish oxidized, or has been refinished. More of a brown walnut color is going to be present on an old gun. This model 1873 left the factory in 1887. The old varnish wore off years ago and the wood was refinished with oil at some point. Hence the brown color. This old Winchester was refinished at some point, The wood was stained and refinished to resemble the way it looked when it left the factory. Notice how much redder it is. Pretty similar to the color of a new Uberti stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 13 hours ago, Tyrel Cody said: I'd personally go with Taylor's regardless of finish because of their OUTSTANDING customer service. This ^^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 I went with a Taylors when I bought my 1873, for one simple reason. On the barrel it says WINCHESTER, VA. So it's a "real" Winchester! Sez so right on the barrel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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