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Since everyone else seems to buying a Winchester

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I stumbled into this one today. 1st year (4-digit SN) 1892, 38-40, completely unmessed with. Just a good honest gun, with a 6-7 bore. Receiver is all plum patina, not bare metal, except for blue around the untouched screws. Mag tube and barrel have about 50/50 blue/patina. This is the one caliber I have never owned.

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That is NICE :D :D
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Nice honest rifle, and a very early one at that!
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That is a nice pick up. Very interesting cartridge. Nothing quite like it today.
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WOW I am envious, jealous and a few other acronyms I cant think of right now. What stories it could tell.
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So ...... hows it shoot? I know, you haven't gotten to the range yet.

Nice little shooter for sure.

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casastahle wrote:Very cool 8) and another 38-40 fan :D
Now ya just need a set of these and some holy black. :wink:
Naw, I'm lazy. I just ordered Cowboy dies, Starline brass, and 180gr Laser-Cast bullets. I have plenty of Winchester WLP primers. I also have a full can of 700X and 2400.

Who's got some low/mid power loads, with either 700X or 2400. I'm just range plinking, not hunting.
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OH BOY thats a nice one, Keep us posted when ya try it out


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Nice looking rifle!
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Very nice!
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I think it's just lovely. Can't wait to hear how it shoots!

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jdad wrote:
casastahle wrote:Very cool 8) and another 38-40 fan :D
Now ya just need a set of these and some holy black. :wink:
Naw, I'm lazy. I just ordered Cowboy dies, Starline brass, and 180gr Laser-Cast bullets. I have plenty of Winchester WLP primers. I also have a full can of 700X and 2400.

Who's got some low/mid power loads, with either 700X or 2400. I'm just range plinking, not hunting.
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Thats nice Jdad, it would sure pair up nice with My first gen Coltt SAA in the same caliber.
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If I were just starting out in SASS I would choose 38-40. All the nostalgia, seals off good with black and slightly less recoil with the usual 180 grain bullet. Shoots a little flatter than 44-40 too.

That rifle just reeks with character. :mrgreen:
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One of my favorites and it is a joy to shoot. The recomended load for 2400 is 13.5 grains for the 73 Winchester . I would likely load up 16 myself if your rifle is good and tight and work up if more is wanted. But the faster you drive it the shorter your case life.
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very nice!
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That is such a sweet find! Hope she is a great shooter for you.
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Sweeeet ! ! Now, that's what I call a find !

I can't wait for the range report........... 8)



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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Great find jdad! Yes, I'm jealous! I hope to find one like that some day. The .38-40 is on my bucket list. I bought a set of RCBS dies in that caliber at a local gun show a couple years back, just planning ahead don't you know...


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3leggedturtle wrote:WOW I am envious, jealous and a few other acronyms I cant think of right now. What stories it could tell.
what he said...plus a few more ajectives, nouns, and verbs...very nice... :)
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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

NOW, I LIKE THAT !!!
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I have a few old 38-40s myself. Colt SAA, Colt Bisley, Winchester "73", and Winchester 1992 Carbine and love them all. I agree with M.M. Wright. RR7

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hey,now.
i know you are a marlin guy, so just let me know where to pick her up. :mrgreen:
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