Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I shoot in the B-Western Category and really love my .357 Mag Browning B-92, but have thought about shooting in the Classic Cowboy Category and my Winchester 1892 clone cannot be used. So, of course, I am thinking about an 1873 clone. Does anyone have any views on the Taylor's & Co. Winchester 1873 in .357 Mag with the 20" octagonal barrel? And how does shooting an 1873 differ from shooting the 1892, if at all? Thanks, in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Henry Parker SASS#76661 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 In classic cowboy you have to shoot 40 cal 45 ,44-40 and so on . No 357 or 38’s . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 minute ago, James Henry Parker SASS#76661 said: In classic cowboy you have to shoot 40 cal . No 357 or 38’s 40 caliber or greater. You will enjoy shooting a '73, especially if slicked up. It is some bit heavier than a '92, but can generally be operated quicker. Possum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 No comparison, the 73 is far more suitable for what we do. It's smoother right out of the box compared to a 92. While a 92 can be slicked up a 73 slicked up with a short stroke kit is awesome. A 66 is also another option, same action as the 73 but some think it's nicer looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 PLUS ONE for What "They Said." Out of the box, a '73 is a mite clunky. Once Massaged however, a very smooth and light action. I personally prefer a Brass Rifle. Either a '66 or a Henry. Exactly the same internal parts as a '73 and exactly the same rubin-n-buffin needed to make 'em run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 58 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: PLUS ONE for What "They Said." Out of the box, a '73 is a mite clunky. Once Massaged however, a very smooth and light action. I personally prefer a Brass Rifle. Either a '66 or a Henry. Exactly the same internal parts as a '73 and exactly the same rubin-n-buffin needed to make 'em run. Plus One to Coffinmaker, The 66 or Henry is better lookin than a 73. They're just cool looking period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Out of the box, the Winchester Miroku is smoother and has a shorter stroke. Stock Uberti top over stock Winchester Miroku. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I shoot classic cowboy and use 38-40 as my caliber and my prefered long gun is an 1866 carbine. Also have an 1873 carbine and an 1873 short rifle and carbines are lighter weight than a rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I have an original Winchester 1873 in 38WCF. It's sprung like a dump truck. Really gives you an idea what a real rifle on the western frontier was like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Ah yes, I forgot about the caliber requirement. Thanks for the advice and pictures! Nice guns, all. The 38WCF and 38-40 are legal for Classic Cowboy? Others above say 40 cal is minimum ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Until about the mid 2000's the 92's and the Marlin 1894's ruled the game. The 73's and 66's were available but they were clunky heavy with lot of slack in the action making for really long lever throws. By the mid 2000's the short stroke parts came out for the 73 and 66. These short stroke parts tighenvup the slack directing toward the lever throw. Bottom line is if you plan to go with the 66 or 73 plan on the short stroke work or you probably won't be to happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 But now I realize that I'd need not only a new rifle in a caliber that's new to me, I'd ALSO need to get another pair of revolvers because in B-Western, I shoot .357 Mag in both rifle and wheel guns, so this project is on hold .... Those earlier carbines sure are pretty though .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 24 minutes ago, Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 said: Ah yes, I forgot about the caliber requirement. Thanks for the advice and pictures! Nice guns, all. The 38WCF and 38-40 are legal for Classic Cowboy? Others above say 40 cal is minimum ... They are both the same caliber and that is .40 caliber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 said: But now I realize that I'd need not only a new rifle in a caliber that's new to me, I'd ALSO need to get another pair of revolvers because in B-Western, I shoot .357 Mag in both rifle and wheel guns, so this project is on hold .... Those earlier carbines sure are pretty though .... And the bottle neck 38-40 and 44-40 work great for shooting black powder and BP substitutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Is the Lightning legal for Classic Cowboy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Cowtown Scout . . . . Ah NO . . . . . 38-40 and 44-40 are NOT the same caliber. Look 'em up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 54 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Cowtown Scout . . . . Ah NO . . . . . 38-40 and 44-40 are NOT the same caliber. Look 'em up. Heh heh... Look again. He said that .38WCF and .38-40 were the same. That's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 3 hours ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: Is the Lightning legal for Classic Cowboy? Nope and I’ve got an original one of those in 38 WCF 2 hours ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Cowtown Scout . . . . Ah NO . . . . . 38-40 and 44-40 are NOT the same caliber. Look 'em up. Not what I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Thanks H.K. and Cowtown Scout Obviously I failed miserably at READ THE PAGE. Oops. My apology Scout. My Bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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