On Gun Stories: The Winchester 73

A Winchester 1873 rifle was ubiquitous during America’s westward expansion. Whether in the hands of Buffalo Bill Cody,The Texas Rangers or Billy the Kid, it left an indelible mark on the Western Frontier.

First aired on Outdoor Channel: 08-17-12.

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Presenting Sponsor: MidwayUSA

Featured guests in this episode:

John Snow, Outdoor Life Magazine
Jeffrey Richardson, Gamble Curator – Gene Autrey Museum
Gene Pearcey, Competitive Shooter
Jason Schubert, Curator J.M. Davis Arms Museum
Richard Moll, Chief Conservator – Gene Autrey Museum
Buzz Mills, President & CEO, Gunsite Academy
Doug Turnbull, President, Turnbull Manufacturing Company
Larry Zanoff: Armorer Independent Studio Services
Larry Potterfield, MidwayUSA

Reference Links:

Winchester Rifles

Winchester Repeating Arms

Uberti 1873 Rifle and 1873 Carbine – A. Uberti Firearms

The New Model 1873 Short Rifle from Winchester Repeating Arms

The 1873 Forum on CAScity.com

Recommended Reading:

The Story of the Winchester 1 of 1000 and 1 of 100 Rifles

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