I was completely satisfied when I saw the rifle. It is a beautiful piece of machinery and art. The stock exceeded my expectation. I would recommend Bud's Gun Shop to all my friends and I will be buying again. Thank you Bud's

Second time's the charm: First rifle arrived at my FFL damaged, courtesy of Fed ex, and had to return it to Buds. The second rifle arrived more intact (box damage, but the rifle itself was fine) Wood is absolutely gorgeous; looks like the tiger eye rock, with depth, contrast and beautiful swirling grain. Color case hardening is dull, but well figured. The bluing and fitment on this rifle is perfect. Removed the rear sight, added a Marbles tang sight and took it shooting. Accuracy seemed good, but couldn't really dial it in, as there was snow everywhere, and nowhere to brace the rifle. So I just stood there firing on a gong at 50 yards. Cycling the lever unloaded is smooth as silk, but with ammunition it's a bit notchy. Wondering if this will smooth out with use, or if the timing's a bit off? Have lots of leverguns, but this is my first 1873. Overall, am really happy with this rifle, it's really a beauty.

Second time's the charm: First rifle arrived at my FFL damaged, courtesy of Fed ex, and had to return it to Buds. The second rifle arrived more intact (box damage, but the rifle itself was fine) Wood is absolutely gorgeous; looks like the tiger eye rock, with depth, contrast and beautiful swirling grain. Color case hardening is dull, but well figured. The bluing and fitment on this rifle is perfect. Removed the rear sight, added a Marbles tang sight and took it shooting. Accuracy seemed good, but couldn't really dial it in, as there was snow everywhere, and nowhere to brace the rifle. So I just stood there firing on a gong at 50 yards. Cycling the lever unloaded is smooth as silk, but with ammunition it's a bit notchy. Wondering if this will smooth out with use, or if the timing's a bit off? Have lots of leverguns, but this is my first 1873. Overall, am really happy with this rifle, it's really a beauty.

Generally I am unimpressed with firearms when I open the package sight unseen. I seem to always have high hopes of unique or beautiful wood grain stocks and they reveal less than unique qualities. With this rifle it was quite the opposite. The deluxe stock was definitely as described...the fit and finish is exquisite...the color case hardening is amazing. I know I'm not the only one that feels the same as others have given five star reviews. Call it a clone built by Miroku in Japan if you want, they know how to build with quality as well as fit and finish (and I'll take that any day).