The .44-40 Winchester: History and Performance

[Annihilator]

Good story and history on one of the oldest cartridge, the 44.40 Winchester. Good read.

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[Recusant]

Winchester 1873's came in the following calibers: 22 short, 22 long, 32-20. 38-40, and 44-40. I believe Colt also made handguns in those calibers as well. I have a 73 that was made in 1890 in 38-40 caliber. It shoots well using cowboy loads from Georgia Arms.

 

[BET7]

I got a 73 made in 1889 chambered for 44-40. Shoots fairly accurate and is in very good condition. Local Gunsmith gave it a very thorough cleaning and remarks on it's good condition as well.

 

[Annihilator]

I got a 73 made in 1889 chambered for 44-40. Shoots fairly accurate and is in very good condition. Local Gunsmith gave it a very thorough cleaning and remarks on it's good condition as well.

So, you were the original buyer back then…….

 

[BobM]

Good story and history on one of the oldest cartridge, the 44.40 Winchester. Good read.

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Good read? Yep, it was! Thanks Anni.
Always a soft spot for those firearms their history.

 

[Recusant]

Nothing beats the combination of walnut and steel. Two commodifies you have the visit Earth to find!

 

[TidalWave]

Good read? Yep, it was! Thanks Anni.
Always a soft spot for those firearms their history.

same!

 

[Bryan Austin]

That is a great article, but the 44-40 can reach out a bit further than 100 yards with great accuracy and power when loaded correctly...and plenty safe for the weak actions.

Consecutive shots 2 thru 15 grouped 6.827" @ 200 yards
25 of 29 shots inside 6.827"
1,350fps

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