German Jim Posted May 21, 2022 Posted May 21, 2022 Does anyone shoot an 1873 Short Rifle in .38-40. How many rounds of .38-40 will it hold? Thanks
Tyrel Cody Posted May 21, 2022 Posted May 21, 2022 Those are 20" barrels right. Those will easily hold 11 .44-40s and they're the same OAL as 38-40s. My 18.5" barrel '73 will hold 10 comfortably, never tried to push an 11th in.
German Jim Posted May 21, 2022 Author Posted May 21, 2022 10 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: Those are 20" barrels right. Those will easily hold 11 .44-40s and they're the same OAL as 38-40s. My 18.5" barrel '73 will hold 10 comfortably, never tried to push an 11th in. Thanks. Yes, it is a 20" barrel.
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted May 21, 2022 Posted May 21, 2022 6 hours ago, German Jim said: Does anyone shoot an 1873 Short Rifle in .38-40. How many rounds of .38-40 will it hold? Thanks Mine has no problem holding ten 38-40 rounds, have never tried eleven.
Isom Dart, SASS#8096 Posted May 21, 2022 Posted May 21, 2022 I've got an 18"er ,,, (bulged the barrel, cut it back to 18") that started out as a 24" rifle. Holds 10,, never tried 11. Isom
Griff Posted May 21, 2022 Posted May 21, 2022 At max length, to cycle thru the action will be 1.600", x 10 = 16.00", is your compressed spring & follower over 4" long? Your rifle may be different than anyone elses... My "Short Rifle" 1873 is only 18=½". But, FWIW, it holds 10 45 Colts, does NOT hold 11. (Also a 1.600" max length cartridge).
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