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CaptainCrossman · May 26, 2009, 05:59 AM

I'd have to disagree with you on that, Hawg- the 1873 is a far better gun, than the 1866 ever was.

http://books.google.com/books?id=T-I...esult&resnum=1

"The Winchester 1873 was a great improvement over the Winchester 1866. Although built along the same general lines as the previous model, the principal changes were strengthening of the mechanism and the adaption of the parts to handle the heavier center fire cartridges. A sliding lid or mortise cover, to keep water and dirt out of the action, was added to close the ejection port in the top of the frame. The brass frame and butt plates were discontinued in favor of forged iron, changed to steel in 1884."

May 26, 2009, 05:59 AM	#6
CaptainCrossman Junior member Join Date: April 2, 2009 Posts: 381	I'd have to disagree with you on that, Hawg- the 1873 is a far better gun, than the 1866 ever was. http://books.google.com/books?id=T-I...esult&resnum=1 "The Winchester 1873 was a great improvement over the Winchester 1866. Although built along the same general lines as the previous model, the principal changes were strengthening of the mechanism and the adaption of the parts to handle the heavier center fire cartridges. A sliding lid or mortise cover, to keep water and dirt out of the action, was added to close the ejection port in the top of the frame. The brass frame and butt plates were discontinued in favor of forged iron, changed to steel in 1884." Last edited by CaptainCrossman; May 26, 2009 at 06:08 AM.