Winchester 1873 and 1866 2018 Shot Show Deluxe Versions
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:53 pm
Just received my Winchester 1866 yesterday. It arrived after my 1873 even though I chose and secured the 1866 first. Tough decision but always in awe of the 1866 because of the brass so when it came to pull the trigger on one the 1866 just had to be first. Frankly the pictures for some reason reinforced that idea. However I have to say after receiving the 1873 in CCH my favorite has shifted.
So anyway, the Deluxe models are the ones I chose to go for mostly because of the better looking furniture. But here again the CCH and the combination of the shotgun butt plate also make the 1873 a real attractive option for me. In fact after seeing the 1873 becoming harder to find in the 2018 Shot Show configuration which gets you the IV\V Grade Walnut I decided I better get one before I no longer could.
I chose calibers for which I already have revolvers and that meant the 1866 in 38 and the 1873 in 357.
I was so impressed when I was outbid on a Marlin in 45LC I decided to get another 1873 with 24inch Octagon Barrel and Grade II\III Walnut.
Thanks to those here who answered all those stupid questions and helped me make this decision.
Winchester 1873 2018 Shot Show Deluxe Version.
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Winchester 1866 2018 Shot Show Deluxe Version
Small collection so far with Winchester 9422
So anyway, the Deluxe models are the ones I chose to go for mostly because of the better looking furniture. But here again the CCH and the combination of the shotgun butt plate also make the 1873 a real attractive option for me. In fact after seeing the 1873 becoming harder to find in the 2018 Shot Show configuration which gets you the IV\V Grade Walnut I decided I better get one before I no longer could.
I chose calibers for which I already have revolvers and that meant the 1866 in 38 and the 1873 in 357.
I was so impressed when I was outbid on a Marlin in 45LC I decided to get another 1873 with 24inch Octagon Barrel and Grade II\III Walnut.
Thanks to those here who answered all those stupid questions and helped me make this decision.
Winchester 1873 2018 Shot Show Deluxe Version.
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Winchester 1866 2018 Shot Show Deluxe Version
Small collection so far with Winchester 9422