On Gun Stories: The Winchester 73

[Marshal Halloway]

On Gun Stories: The Winchester 73

A Winchester 1873 rifle was ubiquitous during America's westward expansion. Whether in the hands of Buffalo Bill Cody ,The Texas Rangers or Billy the Kid, it left an indelible mark on the Western Frontier.

Episode 3 – Season 3.

Air Times on Outdoor Channel: 07-17-13 at 8:00PM | 07-17-13 at 11:00PM | 07-18-13 at 2:00AM. All times ET.

Hosted by Joe Mantegna.

Watch Trailer: http://www.downrange.tv/blog/on-gun-stories-the-winchester-73/24051/

[fortyshooter]

Me and the 1873 will have to watch this episode!   Thanks for posting!

[mr phil]

Thanks for the heads up.

[chuckerbird]

Watched it last night. Great show. Even mentions the new Winchester 1873.

[Buck Stinson]

I saw two of the "new" model 1873's made by Winchester at the Winchester Arms Collectors show in Cody, last week-end.  Both were 24" octagon barreled rifles.  One in .45LC and one in .44WCF.  One had the blued receiver and the other was case colored.  Both rifles appeared to be very well made, good wood to metal fit and quite smooth in the action.  I noticed that they do not have a trap in butt for cleaning rod and the barrel markings were stamped very deep.  Enough so, that it raised the metal (a lot) around them.  I was not impressed with that at all.  The prices were $1400.00 to $1550.00 as I remember.  All in all, a pretty nice rifle.  I have many original 1873 model rifles and carbine, so I'm quite critical.

[buckskin billy]

I saw two of the "new" model 1873's made by Winchester at the Winchester Arms Collectors show in Cody, last week-end.  Both were 24" octagon barreled rifles.  One in .45LC and one in .44WCF.  One had the blued receiver and the other was case colored.  Both rifles appeared to be very well made, good wood to metal fit and quite smooth in the action.  I noticed that they do not have a trap in butt for cleaning rod and the barrel markings were stamped very deep.  Enough so, that it raised the metal (a lot) around them.  I was not impressed with that at all.  The prices were $1400.00 to $1550.00 as I remember.  All in all, a pretty nice rifle.  I have many original 1873 model rifles and carbine, so I'm quite critical.

any word on when those would be available? I sure want me one that's case harden in 44wcf with a 24in barrel

[Blackpowder Burn]

The Winchester engineer at the NRA convention told me they would be available in 44-40 in October.