The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post

**Mike Irwin** · July 8, 2013, 06:51 AM

I'm assuming that you want a shooter. If that's the case, I'd suggest buying a new gun.

Decent condition 1873s from the original run are becoming VERY dear.

The option is purchasing a ragged out one and having it restored, but that will very likely set you back as much, if not more, than $1600. And you'll still likely have a gun that's not suitable for use with jacketed bullets.

The only thing keeping me from buying a buying a Winchester repro is that they don't make them in .32-20, which is what I'm interested in.

July 8, 2013, 06:51 AM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	I'm assuming that you want a shooter. If that's the case, I'd suggest buying a new gun. Decent condition 1873s from the original run are becoming VERY dear. The option is purchasing a ragged out one and having it restored, but that will very likely set you back as much, if not more, than $1600. And you'll still likely have a gun that's not suitable for use with jacketed bullets. The only thing keeping me from buying a buying a Winchester repro is that they don't make them in .32-20, which is what I'm interested in. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.