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Does Winchester still make a 44-40?
Either way, that is a lot of deer. Today, you can still get a Model 1873 from Winchester chambered in . 44-40 W.C.F. made by Miroku, and it’s a fine rifle.
How many rounds does a Winchester 1892 44-40 hold?
| Winchester Model 1892 | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | .32-20 Winchester .38-40 Winchester .44-40 Winchester .25-20 Winchester .218 Bee (in late production) |
| Action | Lever action |
| Feed system | 9 to 12 rounds |
What is a 44-40 rifle good for?
As a utility handgun cartridge loaded with low pressure non-expanding ammunition the . 44-40 is ideal for dispatching sheep, pigs and cattle at close quarters (head shots). As a carbine rifle hunting cartridge loaded with low pressure (1200fps) ammunition the .
How many bullets does a Winchester 1892 hold?
The modern 1892 clones with full length magazines, 16″ barrel models held 8 rounds, 20″ barrel models held 10 rounds and 24″ barrel models held 12 rounds.
How many grains is a Winchester 44 40?
Winchester uses the designation “44-40 Winchester” on packaging. The initial standard load for the cartridge was 40 grains (2.6 g) of black powder propelling a 200-grain (13 g) round-nose, flat-point bullet at roughly 1,245 ft/s (379 m/s).
When did the Winchester Model 44 WCF come out?
Winchester introduced their .44 WCF, better known these days as the .44-40, in 1873. That, of course, was in the Model 1873 rifle, which became the cowboy’s favorite. That rifle in .44-40, as well as the other calibers that were introduced later, remained in production and in the catalogs until 1920 or so.
What is the velocity of a 44-40 Winchester?
Winchester uses the designation “44-40 Winchester” on packaging. The initial standard load for the cartridge was 40 grains (2.6 g) of black powder propelling a 200-grain (13 g) round-nose, flat-point bullet at roughly 1,245 ft/s (379 m/s). Winchester catalogues listed velocities of 1,300 ft/s (400 m/s) by 1875.
What happened to the Winchester Model 1892 44-40 rifle?
That rifle in .44-40, as well as the other calibers that were introduced later, remained in production and in the catalogs until 1920 or so. The Model 1892 Winchester did not “replace” the older ’73 and those two rifles were made side-by-side for almost 30 years.