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Post by Encore64 on Sept 25, 2024 17:13:48 GMT -5
I got on the list for a Winchester 1873 44-40 WCF in 2019.
Today, I finally got a call. Lipseys had gotten one in and it's inbound to my LGS.
The Miroku Winchesters are the best I've ever seen. I've already got the 1892 and look forward to adding this one...
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Post by bigmuddy on Sept 26, 2024 13:53:05 GMT -5
The Miroku 1873’s I have seen and handled are as near to perfect as one could get. A long wait but worth it I think. Congratulations!
Dan
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Post by z1r on Sept 26, 2024 14:04:59 GMT -5
I love my Miroku 92. That '73 ought to be plenty fun!
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Post by eliminator on Sept 26, 2024 15:13:04 GMT -5
I got on the list for a Winchester 1873 44-40 WCF in 2019. Today, I finally got a call. Lipseys had gotten one in and it's inbound to my LGS. The Miroku Winchesters are the best I've ever seen. I've already got the 1892 and look forward to adding this one... Very nice. I agree, the Miroku Winchester 1873’s are exceptionally fine in every respect and a good value. I’ve got two versions in .44-40. One is the Sporter Octagon; the other is a Deluxe Sporter straight stock half octagon which may be discontinued. I want to get a carbine in .44-40. Out of curiosity, which version did you get? |
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 26, 2024 16:39:33 GMT -5
I requested a "Short Rifle" or "Carbine" as I wanted a 20" Barrel to match my Winchester/Miroku 1892 44-40 WCF.
I preferred the Short Rifle and that's what's on the way to my LGS.
I like the capped forearm over the barrel banded version. I also did not want a saddle ring.
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Post by eliminator on Sept 26, 2024 16:52:48 GMT -5
I requested a "Short Rifle" or "Carbine" as I wanted a 20" Barrel to match my Winchester/Miroku 1892 44-40 WCF. I preferred the Short Rifle and that's what's on the way to my LGS. I like the capped forearm over the barrel banded version. I also did not want a saddle ring. I’m with you on the short rifle features. I am especially averse to the saddle ring. |
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 26, 2024 17:37:30 GMT -5
These are definitely stronger than the originals. But, definitely not an action to push hard.
Coated bullets and improved powder choices will make it fun.
I've been into the 44-40 so long, I've compiled a load data library.
I'm eyeballing Gardners 200 grn Bullets. I hope to have a stockpile before gun is in hand.
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 27, 2024 12:28:42 GMT -5
This gun arrived at my LGS. Pictures from the manager shows above average wood. While not fancy, certainly a bit better than straight grain.
Hope to have better pictures tomorrow when I make my weekly visit...
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Post by eliminator on Sept 27, 2024 12:29:58 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing it!
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 27, 2024 20:18:12 GMT -5
A rifle purchase is far from the normal for me. Of course, being normal is not something I'm accused of often.
When I buy a rifle, it's usually something I can wring every last bit of muzzle energy from these older cartridges.
This purchase comes down to strictly a cool factor. Almost all cartridges can trace their history back to this cartridge and it's original home, the 1873.
Sometimes you just gotta do it...
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 28, 2024 9:17:57 GMT -5
Got to fully inspect the gun this morning. As with all Miroku Guns, it is absolutely perfect.
Hopefully, pictures will follow sometimes today.
Was able to check the barrel groove and, as expected, gun has the same .429" as my Winchester/Miroku 1892 chambered in 44-40.
Gun is rock solid tight, an action like a Swiss Watch, perfect fit and finish. Miroku is doing the same quality workmanship they always did on the Wonderful Browning Reproduction Guns.
It's a shame our finest "American" Winchesters and Colts are now owned and sometimes built overseas. But, that was self inflicted...
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Post by pacecars on Sept 28, 2024 11:09:13 GMT -5
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 28, 2024 16:01:55 GMT -5
Thanks Ronnie...
Who'd have thought you'd have been able to buy a New Production 1873, in it's original chambering, 151 years after they were first introduced?
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Post by LeverGunner on Sept 28, 2024 22:57:30 GMT -5
Awesome! It is wild to think that the gun and cartridge is 150 years old and basically unchanged. Those folks at Winchester at that period put a lot of thought and effort into perfecting the gun and cartridge.
I've yet to own a '73, either an original or a new one. I've been seriously thinking about a 92 in 44-40 though. The cartridge is intriguing to me for sure.
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 29, 2024 5:10:57 GMT -5
The Winchester 92 is a far superior rifle. The 44-40 can be loaded to impressive performance that moves it into modern day ballistics.
The 73 is just so much a part of history. It's difficult to decide if the rifle or cartridge is more important. But, the combination of the two cannot be debated as pure history.
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