Model 1873’s chambered in 32-20

[yahoody]

I'm curious if you got it 5 or 6 years ago, s/n range maybe W41-W42xxx ?  Cimarron accidently ordered 50 too many (spreadsheet entry error) and there was a HUGE discount to dealers.  I got to pick the prettiest wood from the lot 

W419xx     Likely this was the one of the two you were trying to decide on which was the prettiest wood.  I think  you  picked wrong    But I'd say you were a lucky man either way!

I have a few nice '73s.  Including a  rebarreled and engraved gun I built in '93.  All guns I really like but, none that I have shot as much or had as much fun with as this little .32wcf.

[treebeard]

Yahoody— I see from your comments that you have rebarreled 73's so how do you feel about relines?

[yahoody]

Yahoody— I see from your comments that you have rebarreled 73's so how do you feel about relines?

Relining the barrel is a pretty traditional way to do it.  Keeps the gun more original as well.  Only reason to rebarrel really is to change the barrel configuration to something not original or a barrel that has been cut back to original configuration.

[Cliff Fendley]

Relining the barrel is a pretty traditional way to do it.  Keeps the gun more original as well.  Only reason to rebarrel really is to change the barrel configuration to something not original or a barrel that has been cut back to original configuration.

Who would you recommend to reline the barrel of a 73 44wcf? I have a second model set trigger with 30 inch barrel I've thought about relining. It will only group if I swab the barrel after every shot.

I'd love to shoot it more but I also have second thoughts on relining an original like that with the optional features. I have the factory letter verifying the options and it's not in pristine condition but not bad either.

[yahoody]

Redman is one of the more reputable and excellent work.
Cost is $325. on your stripped gun.

http://www.redmansrifling.com/relining.htm

New barrel  is
$425
plus you need to pull yours and get the now one screwed on.
https://www.winchesterbarrels.com/pricing.html


I have the same issue with my 26" set trigger gun.  It looks great but is shot out.  I'd like to shoot it.   Can't decide if I should reline it or just get a new barrel.  Or may be better yet just sell it.      So I haven't done anything with it.   


Every time all that stresses me out.....I just pull out the Cimarron and go shooting.  Problem solved. 

[treebeard]

I have used Bobby Hoyt for many relines and rebores. He is famous for the accruracy of his barrels and relines. The cost have been under
$300. My most accrurate 1892 is a 38-40 24 inch rifle. Great guy to work with.

[Cliff Fendley]

Redman is one of the more reputable and excellent work.
Cost is $325. on your stripped gun.

http://www.redmansrifling.com/relining.htm

New barrel  is
$425
plus you need to pull yours and get the now one screwed on.
https://www.winchesterbarrels.com/pricing.html


I have the same issue with my 26" set trigger gun.  It looks great but is shot out.  I'd like to shoot it.   Can't decide if I should reline it or just get a new barrel.  Or may be better yet just sell it.      So I haven't done anything with it.   


Every time all that stresses me out.....I just pull out the Cimarron and go shooting.  Problem solved. 

I know any changes affect the value of an original but I would love mine to shoot better. It's actually got plenty of rifling showing but a dark bore and fouls easily. I haven't tried smokeless powder...gasp Seems like a heathen thing to do in an original 73 but I know people do it.

[Major 2]

The bore is pretty decent on mine , not pristine but good with Shockley Gold/APP'

May not be be for everybody, but no fouling works for me.

[Chance]

Here is an original Winchester 73 in .32-20.  Look at the carrier.  It looks nothing like a Uberti .32-20 carrier.

It looks a lot like my Uberti .32-20 carrier.

Chance

[Pettifogger]

Look at the pictures they are not even close. The original has deep scallops on the sides.  The Uberti if flat.  The original is sized for the .32-20.  The Uberti is sized for a .357.

[yahoody]

Look at the pictures they are not even close. The original has deep scallops on the sides.  The Uberti if flat.  The original is sized for the .32-20.  The Uberti is sized for a .357.

A lot going on in the Uberti elevator that didn't happen with the Winchester version.   The lighten sides can easliy be duplicated and bettered.   The additional ramp cut for feeding short rounds and the  over size chamber  that  is made for a 357 is a problem by comparison imo.

Here is a way to cut up the Uberti version that can solve some but not all the issues.

http://www.surehitsights.com/page-7.html