Miroku Winchester 1873
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Ivan the Butcher
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I have a few of the Miroku manufactured J.M.Browning designs, but my 1873 modern copy is from Italy. Mine is in 44 Special and has a "Semi-Short" action job. The bolt throw is around 1.75 inches (or a little less) and the effort to operate the action is a twitch of the ring finger. It is so sweet!
The Henry, 1866, and 1873 actions have a action the is weak design with Black Powder (that is why the 73 went to the steel frame) but with modern steels, they are fine with factory ammo pressures. Just don't run Rugar loads and you'll be fine for a hundred years! (If you have the need for speed (Rugar Loads), pick up a Rossi 92 in 45 Colt, they can handle those and a lot more.
Ivan
The Henry, 1866, and 1873 actions have a action the is weak design with Black Powder (that is why the 73 went to the steel frame) but with modern steels, they are fine with factory ammo pressures. Just don't run Rugar loads and you'll be fine for a hundred years! (If you have the need for speed (Rugar Loads), pick up a Rossi 92 in 45 Colt, they can handle those and a lot more.
Ivan
We have a Miroku '92 in 45 Colt and it gets shot.
It has some deer pictures scratched on the receiver.
Found it on GB not long ago and it was minty, as advertised, and was about $600 plus overnight shipping.
That and a minty 9422 and a NOS '94 in 44 Mag was about 2K for all three.
I guess we lucked out in triplets.
One for the grandkids, one for the kids and the 45 Colt stays in Florida.
It has some deer pictures scratched on the receiver.
Found it on GB not long ago and it was minty, as advertised, and was about $600 plus overnight shipping.
That and a minty 9422 and a NOS '94 in 44 Mag was about 2K for all three.
I guess we lucked out in triplets.
One for the grandkids, one for the kids and the 45 Colt stays in Florida.
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I have a ‘92 trapper and a ‘73 SRC both in .357. I run light .357 mag loads, 5.5 gr Unique under 158gr rnft. The ‘92 cycles the longer case better, the ‘73 doesn’t really care.
I had a '92 Deluxe Sporting Take-down in .45 Colt that was fun. I decided to use the take down feature one day, and put a spiral scratch down the mag tube. After that, it was like the girl that just cheated on you. Still kinda pretty to look at, but time to send her packing. I sold it and got a Uberti '73 Deluxe Sporting. I've always preferred the '73 action for low pressure rounds anyway.
I had one, the CDNN 1873 Winchester Miruko 16" trapper in 45 Colt - #167 of 300. It had the curly maple stock, octagonal bbl and CCH metal - beautiful.
I shot it a few times with my reloads and factory ammo and it functioned as designed. The fit and finish were flawless. I brought it to a gun show in November to show off. Only at the show an hour before some kind soul offered me $2800. Since I only paid $1300 and change, me and my 1873 rapidly parted ways.
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Richard Simmons
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I’ve got a NIB Mikoru 1895 takedown in 30.06 with what sounds like the same case hardened receiver. Haven’t fired it yet however, the quality seems wonderful as well as the fit and finish!
Sounds super nice, but we need to see pictures to verify!
Did you find it at a gunshow or local shop? I love to see the CCH on these type rifles. Please post close up pictures.
Larry
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Sorry folks, I'm too old school,(old) to learn how to post pics. E mail is about the limit of my techno skills. I don't even have a digital camera.
Thanks for the replys. Bought the rifle on a whim. I also have the Miroku 1896 Browning BPCR in 40-65, and a CPA rifle schutzen in 32-40. It was too pretty to pass up.
This was a good deal on a trade, new in the box. Looking forward to shooting it, but will not over due the loads, lead bullets only.
Ken
Sorry folks, I'm too old school,(old) to learn how to post pics. E mail is about the limit of my techno skills. I don't even have a digital camera.
Thanks for the replys. Bought the rifle on a whim. I also have the Miroku 1896 Browning BPCR in 40-65, and a CPA rifle schutzen in 32-40. It was too pretty to pass up.
This was a good deal on a trade, new in the box. Looking forward to shooting it, but will not over due the loads, lead bullets only.
Ken
Yes! Also 1873 45 Colt. I shoot it occasionally on beautiful days at my backyard range. I think I enjoy looking at it more and wiping it down lol. They are superbly made by Miroku. I use my reloads as well.
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Baltimoreed11754
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Don’t think I’ve handled a miroku. I have a real ‘73 winchester musket [1891] but the other 3 toggles are Italian imports. A ‘66 musket, a ‘73 that i redid as a ‘76 Centennial lookalike and a pretty 20 inch rifle. This is what the 20 inch was before getting a rebarrel and action job.
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The Norseman
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Congratulations on the Miroku Winchester 1873 45Colt.
I have looked over and handled that Model, what
outstanding craftsmanship, fit and finish!
Only Winchester wished they could had made something
like that.
Years ago I wanted an original Winchester 1895.
Looked at quite a few but, in the end wasn’t sure
if my face wouldn’t get blown off.
I ended up with two Miroku Win 1895s; a 30-06
Sprg and 270win. Unbelievable craftsmanship.
I actually shoot them, and they are safe.
The Best to you and your Endeavors.
Congratulations on the Miroku Winchester 1873 45Colt.
I have looked over and handled that Model, what
outstanding craftsmanship, fit and finish!
Only Winchester wished they could had made something
like that.
Years ago I wanted an original Winchester 1895.
Looked at quite a few but, in the end wasn’t sure
if my face wouldn’t get blown off.
I ended up with two Miroku Win 1895s; a 30-06
Sprg and 270win. Unbelievable craftsmanship.
I actually shoot them, and they are safe.
The Best to you and your Endeavors.
miroku 1873
Thank you all for the comments. I feel better about splurging on this great looking rifle, at first I had a somewhat guilty feeling for treating myself to it. My son has already claimed it, sight unseen. I'm 70 years old, hopefully he will be waiting a long time. The wood, CCH and workmanship is awesome. I have a bunch of 250 grain lead flat point loads made up for my blackhawk using Universal clays, mid strength loads. They should work well.
Can't wait for a none wet sunny day to try it out. Will most likely start at 50 yards then move to 100.
Thank you all for the comments. I feel better about splurging on this great looking rifle, at first I had a somewhat guilty feeling for treating myself to it. My son has already claimed it, sight unseen. I'm 70 years old, hopefully he will be waiting a long time. The wood, CCH and workmanship is awesome. I have a bunch of 250 grain lead flat point loads made up for my blackhawk using Universal clays, mid strength loads. They should work well.
Can't wait for a none wet sunny day to try it out. Will most likely start at 50 yards then move to 100.
Uberti now makes a 1873 carbine chambered in .44 Magnum.
Ivan the Butcher
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They have for a long time. Of all the 1873 models they make, the 44 Mag is the only chambering that has a modified action. Unless you build a 45 Colt on one of these rifles, stay away from "Rugar Only" loads!
Ivan
I’ve got a few Miroku rifles (1873 in .357, 1885 in .45-70, 1885 in .22 WMR, 1886 in .45-70, & 1892 in .45 Colt, all purchased before I retired) and I can honestly say I don’t own any firearms that are any finer. Blued steel and walnut is as good as it gets...
jag312
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I bought an 1892 short rifle in .357 last year. love it! it is picky about OAL in cartridges..after you dial it in, .38 reloads shoot fine..I looked at an 1873..looks like a fine rifle also, probably less ammo picky...that's a fine rifle, enjoy it!
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