USFA to build 1873 Winchester ????

Rowdy Fulcher · January 21, 2011, 08:11:35 PM

Howdy Pards
There is a rumor that has been floating around for a few years about them reproducing the 73 . Maybe if we start sending them Emails maybe that could get the ball a rolling . What ya think

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Steel Horse Bailey · January 21, 2011, 08:25:45 PM

Rowdy - I think I sure would like to see the 1875 Remington and the 1858/1863 NMA that I actually SAW on their website as a "working prototype" for the few days it was pictured ... until they yanked it.

I'm a bit disillusioned with them over that, to be honest, but I have nothing against them and I would happily buy and use ANY of their products ... if only I could afford them. I DO understand the business reasons that shelved that offering ... and since the 1873 rifle would be even MORE costly and affected by the same reason(s) it is what it is. I can't afford ANY new gun, by ANY GOOD, modern manufacturer, NO MATTER the value and COMPARABLE worth, so it's a moot point, I guess!

Not cryin', just statin' the facts.

Tascosa Joe · January 21, 2011, 10:07:00 PM

They are working on a "shotgun project". Rumor has it the shotgun is an 1878 Colt. I have several USFA Pistols but their recent increase in price put me a little short. I would like to see a USFA 73.

Jed Cooper · January 22, 2011, 09:13:10 AM

I would love to see the shotgun (full length). Or the 73. I'm sure they would be top shelf. Just add to our wish list!

Jed

Tjackstephens · January 22, 2011, 01:04:06 PM

Any gun they make would be top of the line and worth owning. Sure like the ideal of guns made in the USA. Right now though I am looking at a non cowboy gun, the Ruger Gunsight Scout Rifle, Would love to own one of those. Tj

Irish Dave · January 22, 2011, 01:22:09 PM

I certainly always welcome any company's interest in producing another correct firearm from our period.

Would have to say, however, I'm not sure what we need right now is another $1,000-$1,500 overpriced '73 copy.

I don't own a '78 shotgun (TTN etc), but from what I've heard they are well-built and reliable weapons. The general concensus that I hear is that folks who have them, like them and that they have generally few complaints. Is there a need for a high-dollar reproduction of this shotgun? I dunno.

I wish them the best of luck on the ventures regardless.

Tascosa Joe · January 22, 2011, 04:55:44 PM

Hammer guns are real popular with the Vintager shotgun crowd right now. I think they would have a fair market for the 78 Colt, if the quality is there, which has never been an issue with USFA. I expect judging by the price of the reproduction Win 21s and Fox guns Galazan builds the price is going to be 3-5K. It would sure make me drool though.

T-Joe

Dr. Bob · January 23, 2011, 01:24:47 AM

I recently purchased a very nice "original" hammer double from the end of the 19th Century with steel bbls for $550. Belgian made and tight as a drum! Bought a hammerless Parker D grade with steel bbls, double triggers & extractors for about $2300. Can't see paying $3K for a repro shotgun, no matter how nice it is. Just my opinion. Yer mileage may very!

Tjackstephens · January 23, 2011, 09:32:57 AM

Pards, Whittakers' had a old double that came off the Deadwood stage. Had papers on it. I held it, would love to have owned it, too many $$$$. Tj

Rowdy Fulcher · January 23, 2011, 05:51:59 PM

Howdy Pards,
Just thought a American made product would be Great . But what was I thinking .

Tascosa Joe · January 23, 2011, 07:44:21 PM

Dr. Bob:

I prefer L.C. Smith but I do covet lifter Parkers.

T-Joe

Steel Horse Bailey · January 24, 2011, 01:55:49 AM

Quote from: Rowdy Fulcher on January 23, 2011, 05:51:59 PM
Howdy Pards,
Just thought an American-made product would be Great.

Pal Rowdy, you are absolutely right. And IF USFA makes a gun, it'll be a shining example of what American industry CAN (and sometimes STILL) makes.

I just wish I could wave a magic wand which would allow them to make ANY gun in a price range a lot more of us can afford.

I won't speak of it any more lest I seem to be crying in my bee .. er, Arbuckles.

Deadeye Don · January 24, 2011, 05:53:10 AM

I agree with Jeff about USFA. That whole Remington farce turned me off to them for now. It wasn't so much the fact that the project fell flat, but it was the total lack of communication with their main potential customer base that dissapointed me.

As for the 73 and shot gun ideas, I am very happy with my Uberti made 73 and TTN shotgun.

Rowdy Fulcher · February 06, 2011, 11:23:25 AM

Howdy
The rumor about a 1873 Winchester is just a rumor . I got a email from Doug D the President of USFA and his reply was ZERO .
So if your looking for a American made 1873 Winchester you will need the REAL thing .

Tjackstephens · February 06, 2011, 01:18:30 PM

Dodge Boy, J.D Longdraw, Rowdy, and myself were at Whittakers this last week. He had several Winchesters model 92's and one model 95. MADE IN JAPAN. Tj