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No comparison! A 40-72 flatside in that condition is a no-brainer. It may be on the expensive side, but you aren't going to find one in much better condition. I got one last year with the octagon barrel and not a flatside. I like the looks of the octagon barrel better, but in that condition, I would prefer the flatside... ![[Linked Image]](http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/Deer/image_37.jpeg)
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Would you use your 40-72 for elk? Have you used blackpowder with it?
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Love that flat 40! Wow, that is cool.
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Would you use your 40-72 for elk? Have you used blackpowder with it? I haven't used it for elk, and it would certainly completely penetrate an elk, but these cartridges aren't as lethal as modern cartridges. I love hunting with them, and I have shot a lot of game with them, but continue to hunt elk with my 300 WBY...
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I would likely spend time hunting the with whichever rifle I end up with. How is it to load for?
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Wow, those are nice! I'm with Shrap on the flatside .40-72. The early flatside with non-locking lever is a rarer variation. The one thing that stands out to me on the .30-03 is the metal at the tang is proud to the wood, which is an indicator of sanding/refinish.
If elk were on the menu and given the limitation of the sights, the .40-72 is the one I'd choose.
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I'm glad you mentioned the wood on the 30-03, I though it may have just been the picture but I do believe she's been "refreshed". The 40-72 looks unmessed with.
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How about this one?http://merzantiques.com/photo/winchester-model-1895-rifle5
I was leaning towards the 30-03, but the stock refinish is bugging me a little. Being that I'm in Kuwait right now I won't be seeing the rifle until nearly next fall, so no 3 day inspection period for me.
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40-72 no brainer. In that condition, it would be like going back in time and walking out of the general store with it.
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How about this one?http://merzantiques.com/photo/winchester-model-1895-rifle5
I was leaning towards the 30-03, but the stock refinish is bugging me a little. Being that I'm in Kuwait right now I won't be seeing the rifle until nearly next fall, so no 3 day inspection period for me. Unless you're in love with the .38-72 cartridge, it looks a bit crusty for the price. For the same coin and elk on your mind I'd look at this one. http://merzantiques.com/photo/winchester-1895-405That said, that flatside .40-72 is still the pick of the litter.
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Shrapnel,that rifle looks great with venison by the way!
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Well,,, you already know how I feel!!!!  . Get them both!!!!! Drat. Only one???? 40-72! That one is a peach!!!
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