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May 3, 2019
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Winchester Collection along with some photos of my 1873 from 1881 and 1892 from 1909 together. Both 44wcf.
Left side is a 12ga Model 12 from 1950s, right side is a 22LR 1890 from 1920. Bottom is the 1873, 1892, 2 prewar M71s. 1 standar and 1 deluxe model. Then an 1886 from Turnbull in .475 Turnbull. Then Al Biesen model 70 in 270.
May 3, 2019
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Here’s some better pics of the 1881 1873.
It doesn’t letter with the flip up sight, but the 28 inch round barrel and mag do letter
This thing is amazing to me for as old as it is. The barrel has some spots that have lost bluing, but I can’t get over the receiver on thus thing.
It is a beauty and I am honored to have it in the safe. If ammunition is short, I can use that thick barrel as a club.
This should partner well with my 1883 SAA.
March 20, 2010
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I like that 73. Anything with a non-standard barrel length, a heavy barrel, or combination of both are a configurations that catch my eye and peak my interest.
Chris
1892takedown @sbcglobal.net ......NRA Endowment Life Member.....WACA Member
"God is great.....beer is good.....and people are crazy"... Billy Currington
December 4, 2022
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That’s a nice bunch there!
Really like the Turnbull rifle too. I have a 1999 Miroku Winchester 86 Takedown that I had Turnbull make into what I’ve dreamed for years of owning. They didn’t disappoint ?
July 8, 2012
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Really nice collection. Your 1892 and 1873 look good together, both in excellent condition.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Al
November 1, 2013
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If I had pick of the litter, it would be the Bieson Model 70, in the best of all the 70 calibers; Jack O’Connor had one just like it.
May 3, 2019
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That Biesen is a fine rifle. It’s in dang good shape for all the deer it has taken.
November 1, 2013
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KingCobb said
That Biesen is a fine rifle. It’s in dang good shape for all the deer it has taken.
No Desert Bighorn Sheep? O’Connor’s favorite quarry, I believe, when they were still plentiful in Mexico. Few hunting permits available in Texas each yr; probably cost no more than an African safari.
November 19, 2006
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KingCobb –
I associate you with M71 .348 Winchesters. And yes, I saw a deluxe and standard .348 in the mix.
May 3, 2019
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Nah we just use it for White Tail in Texas. My Grandfather used it Antelope hunting once. It’s taken the occassional hog, but I tend to use the 71s or the 86 for that now.
If I ever go elk hunting, I will probably use one of the 71s.
May 3, 2019
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steve004 said
KingCobb –I associate you with M71 .348 Winchesters. And yes, I saw a deluxe and standard .348 in the mix.
Yes sir. I still have those 2 M71s. I had as many as 5 at one point, all prewar with bolt sights, but the other 3 have left my safe at this time. I don’t see these 2 going anywhere.
November 19, 2006
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KingCobb said
steve004 said
KingCobb –
I associate you with M71 .348 Winchesters. And yes, I saw a deluxe and standard .348 in the mix.
Yes sir. I still have those 2 M71s. I had as many as 5 at one point, all prewar with bolt sights, but the other 3 have left my safe at this time. I don’t see these 2 going anywhere.
Yes, I recall you were like me, with .33 WCF’s 
May 3, 2019
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steve004 said
KingCobb said
steve004 said
KingCobb –
I associate you with M71 .348 Winchesters. And yes, I saw a deluxe and standard .348 in the mix.
Yes sir. I still have those 2 M71s. I had as many as 5 at one point, all prewar with bolt sights, but the other 3 have left my safe at this time. I don’t see these 2 going anywhere.
Yes, I recall you were like me, with .33 WCF’s
I have liked me some .33 WCFs in the past, but I haven’t really found any that agreed condition and price with me.
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