.38wcf mod '73

mack · Post by **mack** » Sun May 31, 2015 6:38 pm

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.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Sun May 31, 2015 7:27 pm

In 38wcf?
Probably not.

Shasta · Post by **Shasta** » Sun May 31, 2015 7:35 pm

Cimarron offers several versions in 38WCF:

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/repeat ... -1873.html

Shasta

mack · Post by **mack** » Sun May 31, 2015 7:41 pm

I've checked the local shops, and they all say there is nothing available. Who builds Cimarron?

Shasta · Post by **Shasta** » Sun May 31, 2015 7:44 pm

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.

Shasta

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Sun May 31, 2015 8:06 pm

I stand corrected.
Sharp looking rifle.

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/1873-s ... a-264.html

rbertalotto · Post by **rbertalotto** » Sun May 31, 2015 8:45 pm

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....

vancelw · Post by **vancelw** » Sun May 31, 2015 9:05 pm

casastahle wrote:I stand corrected.
Sharp looking rifle.

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/1873-s ... a-264.html

I've got a Cimarron 1866 in .45 Colt and a Cimarron Model P, Jr. in .32 WCF/.32 H&R mag.
Both are well made with what seems like a little better attention given to them than a run-of-the-mill Uberti.

vancelw · Post by **vancelw** » Sun May 31, 2015 9:12 pm

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.

Shrapnel · Post by **Shrapnel** » Sun May 31, 2015 9:32 pm

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...

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 5:36 am

Man Shrap,
Looks like ya KO'd that rabbit with a .223 hollow point.

Shasta · Post by **Shasta** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:19 pm

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

Shasta

vancelw · Post by **vancelw** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:36 pm

That's weird timing. ...i looked there yesterday and it showed out of stock. Better pounce!

mack · Post by **mack** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 7:08 pm

I made a few calls today but just got the "nope, not available". I don't see anything listed in .38WCF from Uberti.

Shasta · Post by **Shasta** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:17 pm

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

Shasta

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:07 pm

Shasta 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

Shasta

Man those 73's sure have gotten salty

mack · Post by **mack** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:56 pm

Shasta 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

Shasta

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 bars

rbertalotto · Post by **rbertalotto** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:03 pm

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.

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