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TXGunNut on Miroku-manufactured Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Sporting rifle

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:49:33 +0000

While not historically correct there's something about an 1873 replica in 45 Colt that checks a few boxes for me. The outstanding wood in the OP and other examples certainly adds bonus points.

Mike

DEEREHART on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:49:02 +0000

Ben said
Doug... let me guess, from same shop that had the custom rifles you scored last summer? Ben

ps... finally snagged a 2nd model Colt 4 1/2" Match Target this week...

Ben

I have not got anything of note from my "Honey Hole" as of late.

If he finds something he thinks I might like he will shoot me a text

Glad you found your Colt, LSB sold a couple for me today.

Tomorrow is the big day for them, Hopefully I sell more than I spend with them.

TXGunNut on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:32:48 +0000

Jeremy P said

Ben said
Jeremy, all it takes is $$$. 🙂

Same thing my homebuilder said every time I asked for something to be added...."You can have anything you want....JUST TAKES $$$!"

Engine builders and performance parts folks have a similar approach; "how fa$t do you want to go?"

Mike

Zebulon on Miroku-manufactured Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Sporting rifle

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:37:58 +0000

Those are particularly handsome versions of the reissued Winchester 1873. I have one in 44WCF I happened to see brand new for sale on Gunbroker and almost hurt myself reaching for my wallet.

While the lifter is imperceptably longer to handle modern cartridges like the .357 magnum, it is otherwise very close in construction.to the New Haven originals. Notably, it has neither a tang safety nor a rebounding hammer.

Green River Gus on Miroku-manufactured Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Sporting rifle

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:58:43 +0000

Jack,

Your serial number indicates it was the 14th rifle of that production run. "YW" indicates it was manufactured in 2024. Owner's Manuals can be found online under Support>Owners Manuals>Model 1873 at -

http://www.winchesterguns.com

Gus

Gordon2382 on Miroku-manufactured Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Sporting rifle

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:45:17 +0000

I have a Miroku manufactured Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Sporting rifle in .45 Colt, no box, no paperwork, and I'm trying to determine information based upon the serial number of 00014YW73G. Any assistance you can provide me would be very much appreciated. I have sent an email to Winchester customer support also, but this forum always comes through for me. Thank you in advance, Jack

Jeremy P on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:28:13 +0000

Ben said
Jeremy, all it takes is $$$. 🙂

Same thing my homebuilder said every time I asked for something to be added...."You can have anything you want....JUST TAKES $$$!"

Ben on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:27:48 +0000

Doug... let me guess, from same shop that had the custom rifles you scored last summer? Ben

ps... finally snagged a 2nd model Colt 4 1/2" Match Target this week...

Ben on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:26:43 +0000

Jeremy, all it takes is $$$. 🙂

Jeremy P on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:14:59 +0000

I agree, those Vaver sights have a unique look and draw attention....hopefully I can stumble across one too!

DEEREHART on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:48:06 +0000

JWA said
Great looking Mistress!
All of the components (sights) are correct for a G7527R and the vintage is correct So I would call it a win.
From the photos it appears there is a bright ring around the screw holes on the sight like someone used too wide of a screwdriver. I would touch that up with cold-blue on a Q-tip or it will keep me awake at nights.
It also has the correct sling as a bonus.
Great score!
Best Regards,

Jeff

I did notice the scuffing around the screws and that was part of my questioning the originality.

Will do the cold blue trick and minimize the appearance.

Bert

You dont get to make Sammi comments or I will tell your old Dodge that you enjoyed riding around in my Ford 350.

Range report will be a while, its hunting season. Time to tote around a model 70 or two and use them as designed.

Doug

george@georgeamlott.com on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:08:59 +0000

Very nice! Excellent condition.

TXGunNut on 75 G7527R

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:47:42 +0000

Looking forward to the range report, hopefully with pics. Trust us, we can keep a secret.

Mike

TXGunNut on A free tip that is being withheld from you by Bert.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:42:38 +0000

It’s occurred to me if Lin-Speed were my product I’d love for online posts to include before and after pics.

Mike

Anthony #5411 on A free tip that is being withheld from you by Bert.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:35:59 +0000

I'm in agreement with Ben and antler1, as Bert does a truly great job, that is very time consuming, that many of us appreciate!

Tony