Winchester / Miroku 1873 Winchester

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January 12, 2020, 10:36 AM

Rolan_Kraps

Winchester / Miroku 1873 Winchester

I've been shooting Uberti Winchester 1873 rifles for Cowboy Action for years. A few years ago, Winchester working with their partner, Miroku in Japan started making "real" Winchesters 1873's again.

I was coveting them and finally found one that has had a "short stroke" and replacement one piece firing pin installed already.

Here is the "Before" image. I've got a custom stock cover ordered and a lever wrap. It's going to get an action job, and will, one day, get laser engraving on the forearm.

DSCN2301 by Dave Steier, on Flickr

Rolan Kraps
SASS Regulator
Gainesville, Georgia.
NRA Range Safety Officer
NRA Certified Instructor - Pistol / Personal Protection Inside the Home

January 12, 2020, 11:17 AM

sigfreund

What cartridge is it chambered for?

Nice looking gun, BTW, and congratulations on the find.

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January 12, 2020, 03:20 PM

Rolan_Kraps

quote:
Originally posted by sigfreund:
What cartridge is it chambered for?

Nice looking gun, BTW, and congratulations on the find.

.357 / .38 Special

Rolan Kraps
SASS Regulator
Gainesville, Georgia.
NRA Range Safety Officer
NRA Certified Instructor - Pistol / Personal Protection Inside the Home

January 12, 2020, 09:41 PM

kaschi

It's looks more "Winchester" like the way the stock is finished compared to the way Uberti finishes their wood. Question: Who manufactures that replacement one piece firing pin? Sounds like a good thing to replace and fortunately one is available to make the change.

January 12, 2020, 10:09 PM

Rolan_Kraps

quote:
Originally posted by kaschi:
It's looks more "Winchester" like the way the stock is finished compared to the way Uberti finishes their wood. Question: Who manufactures that replacement one piece firing pin? Sounds like a good thing to replace and fortunately one is available to make the change.

I'm not sure Kaschi, it came with it. Perhaps Pioneer Gun Works. They show it on their page: http://www.pioneergunworks.com/winchester-rifle-parts

Rolan Kraps
SASS Regulator
Gainesville, Georgia.
NRA Range Safety Officer
NRA Certified Instructor - Pistol / Personal Protection Inside the Home

January 13, 2020, 07:29 PM

Bisleyblackhawk

Rolan, Outstanding...and congrats on that rifle

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January 13, 2020, 08:14 PM

patw

Very cool. I love the 357 models the most. They have a good punch but it is not on your shoulder.