1873 Winchester Spinner Challenge
This video demonstrates the 'Spinner Challenge' using a 1873 Winchester lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt but loaded to .44-40 specifications. The challenge involves hitting a spinner target at 25 yards. The presenter highlights the controllability and relatively fast cycling of the lever gun, suggesting it was the 'assault rifle' of its day. Despite some challenges with the iron sights, the rifle proves effective for this type of shooting.











