Can I load a 44 special or magnum ammo in this?

Name: Winchester Model 1873 Short .44-40 Win Lever Action Rifle
Brand: Winchester
SKU: 90565
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

Rod, no Sir. No, the bullets are very nearly the same diameter, but not the same. So the base part of the cartridge of the 44-40 is a little larger (.471 in ) than the 44 Special and Magnum (.457). The .44-40 uses bullets a few thousandths smaller that the special or magnum. Since 44Special and 44Magnum operate at higher pressure, I would not fire these for safety and warranty reasons.

Rod - No, No, No. Not if you value your well being. These firearms are made for certain calibers and types of ammunition. They are engineered to withstand the operating pressures of the specified ammunition. Please, heed the manufacturers' directions. We all want you around with all ten of your fingers in good working order - and everything else.

No do not us anything except 44-40 Winchester in it even the 44 special operates at a much higher pressure than the 44-40 and the gun is not rated to handle that pressure

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Winchester Model 1873 Short .44-40 Win Lever Action Rifle - Blue/Black, 20" Barrel, 10 Rounds, Wood

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Model: 534200140

Condition: Factory New

Bud's Item Number: 90565

UPC: 048702003820

MFG: Winchester

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Winchester Model 1873 Short .44-40 Win Lever Action Rifle

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Specifications and Features:
.44-40 Winchester caliber
Lever action repeater
20" barrel
1:26" twist
10 rounds capacity
Semi buckhorn rear sight
Brass bead front sight
Grade 1 oil finished black walnut stock
Overall length 39"
Weight 7 lbs 4 oz
Blued

Product Information

Metal Finish

Blue/Black

Action

Lever

Caliber

44-40

Barrel Length

Capacity

Stock Material

Wood

Item Type

Rifle

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Q: Can I load a 44 special or magnum ammo in this?
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Asked 03/27/2019 13:03 by Rod B

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Rod, no Sir. No, the bullets are very nearly the same diameter, but not the same. So the base part of the cartridge of the 44-40 is a little larger (.471 in ) than the 44 Special and Magnum (.457). The .44-40 uses bullets a few thousandths smaller that the special or magnum. Since 44Special and 44Magnum operate at higher pressure, I would not fire these for safety and warranty reasons.
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