Possibility of 1873 Winchester from USFA?

jphendren · October 13, 2010, 06:03:44 PM

I've come across mention of USFA working on an 1873 Winchester, is there any truth to this? I would love to own an 1873, but will not buy a Italian made clone, but would buy one from USFA in an instant! The only other viable option would be to buy an original, which are quite expensive, and most that I have handled were somewhat loose, I'm not sure that I would shoot one.

Any other projects that USFA is working on that you may have heard of? I sure wish that they would build those 1875 Remington revolvers, even if they put the USFA name on the barrel I would buy one.

Jared

Blackpowder Burn · October 14, 2010, 06:54:06 AM

I've heard the rumor about USFA building an 1873 Winchester replica for several years. However, it's been only a rumor that I could find nothing to substantiate. I'm with you - I'd be first in line with my money if they did make one. My '73 Winchester is the only Italian built I still own. Everything else is American built (USFA's, Marlins and Winchesters). The next item on my list is one of the new Merwin Hulberts - they're supposed to start shipping in November.

Rowdy Fulcher · January 20, 2011, 08:35:18 PM

Howdy Pards
Have heard the same rumor . Hope it becomes a fact . I would love to have a new AMERICAN made 1873 rifle in 44wcf .

Abilene · January 20, 2011, 09:56:04 PM

The guy who makes the Redwing screwknives is working on making a '73. I saw a picture of a frame that I'm told he had at the SASS convention, although I never heard anyone else mention anything about that. If he does get them in production, it will likely not be high volume.

Rowdy Fulcher · January 21, 2011, 08:04:38 PM

Howdy Pards
Maybe we should all send USFA an E Mail wanting to order one ? If there's enough interest $$$$$ they will consider it . It's worth a shot .

Rafe Covington · January 22, 2011, 07:21:17 PM

I would like to have an American made 1873 rifle, just don't want to have to sell the house to afford anything from USFA.

Rafe Covington

Rowdy Fulcher · January 23, 2011, 05:56:35 PM

Howdy Pards
If we don't BUY American made products the Chinese will sell your house for you .

mtone · January 25, 2011, 01:39:05 PM

USFA wasn't there though perhaps some of the higher ups were walking around.

Rowdy Fulcher · February 06, 2011, 11:29:38 AM

Howdy
Got an email from Doug D the President of USFA and he said Zero .