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Colt46 · November 22, 2006, 11:26 PM

Authentic repro's require you keep the chamber under the hammer EMPTY at all times. Unless the gun in question has a transfer bar safety only keep five rounds in it.
As much as the 1873 is a Classic it has its flaws. The aforementioned is the most important. Springs are the flat variety and lack the durability of the Ruger type coil springs.
Ammo is rather expensive so you might want to handload if you like to shoot a lot.
They are fun to shoot. Something about that heavy, lead slug, loafing along and its ability to put the smack on target that is quite pleasing and addictive.
Consider getting a Winchester clone of their 1892 carbine as a companion piece in the same caliber. Rossi makes them and they are sold by several distributers. Mine is a Legacy Puma and has annoying safety on top of the reciever. I'm told that others may not have that. Check around.

November 22, 2006, 11:26 PM	#3
Colt46 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Campbell Ca Posts: 1,090	Who made it? Authentic repro's require you keep the chamber under the hammer EMPTY at all times. Unless the gun in question has a transfer bar safety only keep five rounds in it. As much as the 1873 is a Classic it has its flaws. The aforementioned is the most important. Springs are the flat variety and lack the durability of the Ruger type coil springs. Ammo is rather expensive so you might want to handload if you like to shoot a lot. They are fun to shoot. Something about that heavy, lead slug, loafing along and its ability to put the smack on target that is quite pleasing and addictive. Consider getting a Winchester clone of their 1892 carbine as a companion piece in the same caliber. Rossi makes them and they are sold by several distributers. Mine is a Legacy Puma and has annoying safety on top of the reciever. I'm told that others may not have that. Check around.