Then there’s the Winchester House.  I assume everyone here knows that story.  I don’t believe Winchesters widow was haunted by anything other than unlimited money and free time.  

Happy Halloween 

twobit said
Nice artwork.  Some of the figures that are created are truly amazing!!  SO much nicer than just a carved pumpkin or some store bought skeleton in the yard.
Michael
  

This and other artwork celebrating the culture of Mexico was a presentation by an agency of the Mexican Consulate General in Dallas, at this year's State Fair of Texas. 

Michael

Jeremy P said

slk said
I would like to add an additional question here.  If ya had a choice what would you choose chambered in 45 colt or the 44/40 for the 1873??Any reasons for either. 
  

If you're truly looking for authenticity to the "old ways" then go 44-40....if you're looking to be able to locate ammo more readily and even reload more easily, go 45 colt. I have a couple rifles in both.
  

Agree. Factory ammunition of any centerfire pistol caliber is discouragingly expensive but finding 44-40 Winchester at any price makes it  poor choice for non-handloaders. 

For handloaders, there's little to no difference in the cost of components because brass cases are priced principally by the amount of the metal in a case. The 44 Winchester requires more expertise to match the groove diameter of the rifle to the sized diameter of the bullet but this is fairly easy to learn and do.  The actual reloading processes of case sizing and bullet seating of the 44 Winchester case require a little more finesse and patience because the brass case is thinner and will not tolerate rough or clumsy handling. It is not well suited to a progressive loading machine. Because it has some body taper and a slight neck, it cannot be sized without lubrication in a carbide sizing die. 

In some ways, the possible ballistics of the 44 Winchester in full length rifles -- flatter shooting and better energy retention at the outer edge of its practical live target distance - make it a superior deer rifle. Arguably. At 50 to 75 yards, there's little difference in trajectory and both are effective on medium game at those distances. As Urban Assault Rifles,  both are show ponies. 

TXGunNut said

Jeremy P said
...pack your patience!
  

I'll be travelling light. When I run out I'll go home. 
 
Mike
  

Saturday morning is the most packed....kind of wanes after that. It's not TOO bad, but it's busy!

Jeremy P said
...pack your patience!
  

I'll be travelling light. When I run out I'll go home. 

Mike

slk said
I would like to add an additional question here.  If ya had a choice what would you choose chambered in 45 colt or the 44/40 for the 1873??Any reasons for either. 
  

If you're truly looking for authenticity to the "old ways" then go 44-40....if you're looking to be able to locate ammo more readily and even reload more easily, go 45 colt. I have a couple rifles in both.