.38wcf mod '73
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.38wcf mod '73
Is anyone currently building a '73 Win/clone in .38WCF?? I've got a real hankerin' for a crib mate for a Colt I have gotten a hold of.
Re: .38wcf mod '73
In 38wcf?
Probably not.
Probably not.
- Shasta
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
Cimarron offers several versions in 38WCF:
http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/repeat ... -1873.html
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
I've checked the local shops, and they all say there is nothing available. Who builds Cimarron?
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
Cimarron's 1873's are made in Italy by Uberti. I have two of their deluxe models, one is in 32wcf, the other is 44wcf. Both are excellent shooters.
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
You can buy a Uberti in 45LC and then buy a 38-40 barrel from VTI and swap them. This is what I did to convert my 1873 Pistol Grip to 38-40....
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
I've got a Cimarron 1866 in .45 Colt and a Cimarron Model P, Jr. in .32 WCF/.32 H&R mag.casastahle wrote:I stand corrected.
Sharp looking rifle.
http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/1873-s ... a-264.html
Both are well made with what seems like a little better attention given to them than a run-of-the-mill Uberti.
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
If you can find one....The little bit of searching I've done shows them to not be in current production but not discontinued.
Maybe they will make a run of them soon or you can find a used one somewhere.
Maybe they will make a run of them soon or you can find a used one somewhere.
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
The 38-40 is a fantastic cartridge in the old originals, I have quite a few. I found a needle in a haystack. I didn't know that USFA made Colt Lightnings in 38-40. I found one on the Campfire and bought it. I am not a fan of clones and reproductions, but this gun is exquisitely made and slick as lightning...
Re: .38wcf mod '73
Man Shrap,
Looks like ya KO'd that rabbit with a .223 hollow point.
Looks like ya KO'd that rabbit with a .223 hollow point.
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
Contact the good folk at Buffalo Arms Co. They show rifle and carbine versions as being in stock:
http://www.buffaloarms.com/Firearms_Buf ... x?CAT=3934
http://www.buffaloarms.com/Firearms_Buf ... x?CAT=3934
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http://www.buffaloarms.com/Firearms_Buf ... x?CAT=3934
http://www.buffaloarms.com/Firearms_Buf ... x?CAT=3934
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
That's weird timing. ...i looked there yesterday and it showed out of stock. Better pounce!
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
I made a few calls today but just got the "nope, not available". I don't see anything listed in .38WCF from Uberti.
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
Do a search of Cabela's Gun Library. It shows quite a few 38-40 rifles all around the country, pretty spendy though:
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search.c ... 0&x=18&y=3
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http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search.c ... 0&x=18&y=3
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
Man those 73's sure have gotten saltyShasta wrote:Do a search of Cabela's Gun Library. It shows quite a few 38-40 rifles all around the country, pretty spendy though:
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search.c ... 0&x=18&y=3
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
h stuff! I'm looking for a new repro for about 12 old Ben's. I've got my grandfathers '92 that make most of their offerings look like crow barsShasta wrote:Do a search of Cabela's Gun Library. It shows quite a few 38-40 rifles all around the country, pretty spendy though:
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search.c ... 0&x=18&y=3
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Re: .38wcf mod '73
If it doesn't need to be a 1873, there are current Winchester 1892 take downs in 38-40 (Japan) available.
I bought one and it is a work of art! Paid $1100 for it. Take-down feature is really neat.
I bought one and it is a work of art! Paid $1100 for it. Take-down feature is really neat.