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Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum TomisinMd !!

Fine looking rifle...

Very nice '73. The Japanese kept the brass follower.

Thanks! From what I read, they followed the prints, with a safety addition and a tweak to the block to eject more out than up. I must say, this is one of the easiest shouldering, aiming, and smoothest actions I've felt out of the box. No plans to do anything to it, as the honeymoon's still on. Don't try to cycle short 38's!
Maybe a sling? I saw a website that had some really nice ones, maybe over on the Henry site? I'll dig it up. Very well made.

nice nice!!!!

broke down and started shooting some .38 and .38+P thru mine just to see what happened.........and out at 50 yards it groups better with SuperX .38 Spl. FMJ than with any of the 3 or 4 types of .357 i've shot through it.
I was surprised, but the lower pressure loads seem to do it just right.

i'll be getting a reloading setup soon to roll some ideal lead .38s for it.

no cycling problems w/.38s in mine.....

Glad to hear it's as good as they say...

I have been looking for a new 1873 and looked at the Winchester and Uberti rifles. I prefer the case hardened receiver, etc., I will be buying this in a .357 Magnum caliber. Probably a short rifle.

Back looking again at a 1873 Short rifle in case hardened edition in .357 magnum. Also I have checked out the Uberti. Now to find out what dealers are selling them for compared to the MRSP of almost $1,600.

I did place my order for the 1873 Winchester Short Rifle today with Kittery Trading Post in Maine. No idea when the rifle will come in. They have had these on order for some time. Looks like just what I want.