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Old May 26, 2009, 11:05 AM   #7
Fingers McGee
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I'd have to disagree with you on that, Hawg- the 1873 is a far better gun, than the 1866 ever was.
While that may have been true in the 1800s citing the differences - Dust cover, side plates, center fire - It is not necessarily true today. The action of the current '66s and '73s is identical - they use the same toggle links and bolt.

Yes, it's easier to take the side plates off of a '73 in case of something happning. But, I've never had to take my '66 or '73 apart at the range, and only take the side plates off once a year or so for cleaning.
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