1873 or Henry side gate

[Nuck83]

Need to fill the gape of no levers in my collection
Should I pick up a 73 or a modern Henry?

 

[freddyfour]

73 all day long!

 

[IanC]

The 73 is a heck of a rifle and is the most popular at our Cowboy Action matches by far. Get yourself a short stroke kit to go with it.

 

[barbarossa]

I like the Uberti 76 carbine in 45/60 for deer hunting

 

[bernieg]

Get a '73! But I guess it depends what you will use the rifle for.

 

[mephisto002]

I like this one,
but the price not so much.

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...873-deluxe-sporting-24.2575910/#post-21251872

 

[freddyfour]

 

[QueensHorseman]

You say “collection” so I say look for a good ‘86 Winchester in .33 WCF as they are still affordable or a reproduction in .45-70. I love a ‘73 in .44-40 but if planning to shoot a modern caliber, in a lighter carbine, then consider a model ‘92 reproduction. Lots of great choices, depends on what you want one for.

 

[barbarossa]

I agree there is nothing like an 1886 in 45/70 like this Browning or a nice Winchester 95 carbine in 30/06

 

[Alex McKr]

What role do you see the rifle fitting into? After that, choose a rifle brand and caliber.

 

[barbarossa]

The Winchester 66 is a nice lever as well.Uberti makes one and Winchester made a replica too but they are a bit hard to find

 

[FapTilYounap]

I have both. I gotta say the Henry i take out more because I feel I can "careless" about it. The 73 is a bit too nice to handle carelessly. Also weightwise 73 is lighter. If you think 73 is the ultimate goal get it since it is nicer and will be a joy to look at always. Henry for workhorse.

 

[freddyfour]

The Winchester 66 is a nice lever as well.Uberti makes one and Winchester made a replica too but they are a bit hard to findView attachment 1135226

Yes, why limit the search. 1860 1866 1873 are all amazing rifles.

 

[Mr.Rigpig]

Need to fill the gape of no levers in my collection
Should I pick up a 73 or a modern Henry?

Careful, they are addictive.
I wanted one for the same reason, now somehow I have a whole safe full of them.... (Marlins and Winchesters)

 

[cam1936]

As far as pistol cal lever guns I'd go 73 for a range toy, 92 for a carry gun and a 94 if I had any desire for a scope or red dot.

 

[Paul_1982]

‘73 all day.

 

[stuckon308]

No levers? At all? Scandalous.

Either will work. I prefer the 73 for looks. I prefer loading through the tube instead of a side gate though. So my Henry Big Boy is probably my favorite to shoot.