Winchester 1873: The Gun That Won The West

[Annihilator]

Very good read and history on one of the great riles, the Winchester 1873, the gun that won the west.

Winchester 1873: The Gun That Won The West

An overview on the history and collectibility of the legendary Winchester 1873, plus we discuss the best modern reproductions to buy today.

gundigest.com

 

[mikep]

I saw a video from guns.com on the 1873 today. Got me thinking…

 

[HayesGreener]

My CAS rifle

 

[Lock n' Load]

The Winchester 1873's popularity is forever enshrined by early and modern Amateur (Ham) Radio Operators by closing their on air conversations by transmitting "73", a shortened version of, literally, "I will you my Winchester 1873". This transmission at the end of a QSO (conversation) is still heard today by ham operators young and old. A great show of respect for the legacy and history of this legendary rifle. "73"