Winchester Model 1873 Current Production

[@jfk19780]

they make the wood slightly fatter so if you scratch or dent your wood down the road you can simply sand it out without puting your winchester on a diet . miroku thought of everything . great job boys !!

[@normanbraslow7902]

Japan now, absolute top quality. Anyone familiar with Japanese production knows that. I've seen grocers in Japan throw out supposedly damaged produce, but I could see no blemishes or flaw at all.

[@DanielQihuaiNg]

Doc (1955 version): "No wonder this circuit failed; it says 'Made in Japan'." Marty McFly: "What do you mean, Doc? All the best stuff is made in Japan."

[@Jeddy221]

Daniel Qihuai Ng Doc: “Great Scott...”

[@pungaking]

I think this may be my favourite comment ever.

[@woodenbeast9337]

Japan makes these USA Icons? I was looking at buying one

[@user-qt8zt6zg6w]

@@woodenbeast9337 watch the video you yoho

[@tonyzmudzinski8368]

Hickok must be proud

[@jamesdingley5120]

The Japanese have always had an understanding of metallurgy and Morku uses very high quality steel. They are also very fastidious about the quality of the firearms they produce. Nothing wrong with them at all.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Second that. I've a Browning Cynergy: designed in Belgium, made in Japan. Best over/under for trap I've ever had.

[@robertbenick9867]

At some point these guns will be made in Vietnam or China. Japanese guns will be collector items, due to cost and high quality.

[@theLutheran1]

In the oil patch, I learned that Japanese oil well casing has way higher tolerances than any other. All their casings and collars are exactly the same length.

James Dingley I totally agree with you about the quality and workmanship of the Japanese made firearms. I have a Browning BL22 that is made in Japan. The fit and finish and quality is excellent.

[@Saori-chan74]

I own a WInchester rifle, a fender strat and a calculator all made in Japan and all over 15 years old and all work fine

[@martinm15]

Japan proved to the world that they could match American craftsmanship with their Ibanez AR series guitars back in the 70's. They were often dubbed 'Les Paul Killers'. I own two and used to own two Les Paul's. I'd rather have Japan making these Winchesters than ANY other country over there for sure.

[@tays8306]

Martin M Japanese telecasters. Yes please!

[@mistythomas1874]

They can make anything better

[@linkbond08]

Proper terminology, sight alignment, sight picture, controlled trigger pull, and recoil management. This channel = Top Notch Quality

[@rationalmind6362]

People will bad mouth the Winchester because it's made in Japan. Some of the finest firearms ever have been made by Miroku, Remember everyone wanted the the Miroku Brownings, if you're old enough.

[@HFSswfl]

rational mind absolutely.. these Miroku guns are outstanding

[@shot9702]

I think most collectors want the Belgian Brownings, probably because you can't buy one new anymore. Miroku still makes the Browning SA-22. And I'm in the market for a couple of them. Just has to be the right time. They seem to make them in batches.

[@sonnygunz9207]

I can’t say enough good things about the quality of my Miroku made Winchester 1873 Carbine. It’s an amazing rifle. I say that with a half dozen Connecticut made Winchester’s. Four of which are pre-64 guns. I’d be honored to shake the hands of the men who built my ‘73 Saddle Ring Carbine. A lot of heart was put in my rifle.

[@jiveturkey9993]

Japanese Craftsman are fanatics about achieving manufacturing excellence.

[@lionsbrew]

When young hickock is shooting old hickock should play the guitar at the end, lol

[@judsonhemperley3376]

I have one of these , got it a few months ago . It is well made , gorgeous rifle and works , period ! Japan or not , am thankful that the name still lives . Great video , well done John .

[@criztofen115]

Long live to lever action rifles!!!

[@Emoryyy123]

JCI1990 not at all my man! Get you a nice Winchester Model 94 for around $300. Mines a 1975 so it's a post '64 unfortunately but a phenomenal gun nonetheless!

[@fakenews6133]

JCI1990 You can get a henry rimfire for pretty cheap. It's the centerfires that cost an arm and a leg

[@fakenews6133]

Gun Nut Yeah right. The liberals will take one look at a lever action speed shooter and ban them on the spot

[@sohelranasahiensohelrana1035]

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[@Fuzzybeanerizer]

The Miroku company goes back to about 1893, if I remember correctly. They made harpoon guns for whaling at one point, big deck-mounted swivel guns. The company seems to suffer from amnesia regarding the WW2 era, but you can bet they were producing military arms like crazy then. In the 1950's, once they were allowed to make civilian guns again, they started producing a copy of the Browning over/under shotgun and also double-action revolvers for police use and export. Around the late 1960's and early 1970's Browning's production costs in Belgium were getting too high, and they were looking around for other options. Obviously they would have been aware of the Miroku copies, and that led to a deal. During the 1970's more and more of Browning's production switched to Miroku; in some cases the machinery was packed up from Belgium and shipped to Japan. This was a period where some John Browning descendants were still involved with the Browning company. The main Miroku plants are in Nankoku city, on Shikoku, which is the smallest of the main islands of Japan. While the Citori and Cynergy shotguns and the BLR have been produced in Nankoku, there is another plant at the town of Yusuhara, up in the mountains of Shikoku, which has concentrated on the traditional lever-action rifles. The BPS shotgun production has been in a completely different region of Japan. Muzzleloaders have also been produced. The company is actually quite large, with other branches that produce deep hole drilling machinery, produce wood parts (steering wheels and shifter knobs) for Toyota, and even something to do with a type of pressure-treated wood.

[@bobhart4952]

Winchester is made in Japan. Marlin is made by Remington... I’ll take the Japanese rifle

[@hickok45]

So true, but a sad state of affairs, right?

[@gerhardhillmann1]

I recently purchased a Marlin 1895 SBL for 1k and it malfunctions 50% of the time. I have made a warranty claim. The guys at the range said it has to do with the safety moves when you fire it making it impossible to operate the lever action. So disappointing and frustrating. I have a Winchester 1873 (japan) coming this week. I expect it to be much more rewarding. Thanks hickock45 for all the great content.

[@TexasHellcat1836]

@Rick Brannigan My personal recommendation is the Japanese Winchester 1873. I love mine.

[@cs-rj8ru]

Well the Remington made Marlins do have at least a superior barrel to anything Marlin made....That's about all I can think of!

[@cs-rj8ru]

@@TexasHellcat1836 I bought one myself...Just because of the beautiful look of blued steel and walnut.

[@Sleepygolucky]

"Winchester 73" good movie with Jimmy Stuart.

[@opencarry3860]

Agreed, the star was the rifle and just happen to co-star Jimmy Stewart.

[@SuperVonKiller]

You damn right!

[@DriveByShouting]

Just ordered 3 Carbines in each caliber(44-40, 45 Colt and 357 Magnum) and three of the rifles in each caliber with octagon barrels. Hurry up Fedex.

[@mavericks2392]

@Marlin Williams I doubt he's rich. I'd say he's a liar.

[@stevemiller7433]

I owned a Browning BLR made in Japan... Beautiful gun, Beautifully made. That being said, I'd probably buy one from Uberti... they make gorgeous guns. This is the next rifle I want to buy.

[@lenloe]

I adore my 1873 and it was incredibly accurate right out of the box!!! Not to mention, really beautiful…

[@VincentGrimmly]

I bought a .22 Henry rifle and it's now my favorite gun. Lever guns are fantastic

[@KyleBOLL1]

I got my 73 Miroku a few yrs ago I decided on the 38spl/357mag because it's was powerful enough to get the job done and yet subtle enough to protect the house

[@Eralen00]

I can't speak for these rifles in particular, but every product I've had that was made in Japan has been of excellent quality

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

I do love me some lever action rifles. They are so reliable and easy to clean. My Henry Big Boy 357 mag would be one of my SHTF guns to use.

[@rileyramone6231]

I live in Australia which is unfortunately a very anti firearm country. I started getting into firearms about 12 months ago and am only now finally at the point where I will be able to get my firearms licence. I'm a guitar player by trade and over my time as a guitarist I have come to really love japanese made guitars, even in some cases over the legendary American made guitars. I have no doubt that the Japanese are more than capable of making a quality firearm. Hopefully soon I'll be able to try one out for myself.

[@Tinstar2]

I have one of these and it is a fantastic rifle! Love it! I also have Henrys, a Uberti, and a Marlin and love them as well. I do love my lever guns!

[@chillshock2144]

There is one very important pro to the 1873: It's just gorgeous.

[@JimS870]

I have Glocks, Sigs, JM-Marlins, Winchesters, CZs....my two Miroku/Winchester rifles are of the highest quality and fit and finish of all. Great guns.

[@Justashooter]

I’ve watched Japan made browning XTs and XS skeets go through 100,000 rounds over several seasons and never fail and I’m a beretta Krieghoff man myself. Absolutely nothing wrong with guns coming out of that factory

[@Scorpia__]

You should do a Red Dead Redemption special were you review all the weapons in time for the new game.

[@fakenews6133]

Rockstar is probably going to put in a bunch of wierd and impossible to find prototype firearms from the civil war. Not gonna be easy to find all of them

[@manatee5936]

Alvyn Marron good luck finding a volcanic pistol!

[@Scorpia__]

Manatee why is that difficult?

[@xb0xisbetter]

Why would Rockstar put in a bunch of random prototype weapons left and right? They're not DICE, they're actually competent.

[@Scorpia__]

xb0xisbetter I meant review all the guns in the game. The real guns

[@Chopstik0]

John, I'm pretty much sold now on getting a Miroku. I did something stupid when I was a farm kid growing up on a dairy farm in Upstate NY. Poking through an unused spare bedroom closet in our big old farmhouse, I discovered a Winchester 1873 long gun in 38-40 cal. standing in the corner in at least 85-90% condition. I loved that old gun, left there um-teen decades ago by a grandparent or great uncle. This was in the mid-1950s. Turns out the firing pin was broken. Now for the sad part. A school chum had purchased a $15 WWII war surplus Italian 6.5 Carcano Carbine. It shot, and my 1873 didn't. How stupid I was, allowing myself to be taken advantage of. I was offered an even-up trade, with a box of 6.5 war ammo thrown in. I was happy and stupid while the other guy was happy and smart. At least the Carcano shot, I reasoned, having plugged a woodchuck offhand at around 50-60 yards the first time I took it out. Being a gun lover I'm now a small-time enthusiast-collector and have been wanting to replace that old gun for a while now. I considered a good used one, but they're pricey. I then considered the Uberti 1873, but heard negative things about fit and finish. I appreciate Japanese workmanship as a own a Japanese-made Ithaca 12ga. O&U. It's settled. I'm way more enthused about getting a quality Miroku in 45 LC. Besides, it's got "Winchester" stamped on the barrel. I've shot 45 LC in my son-in-law's S&W Governor and I like the cartridge. Your thoughts? R.M. PS: Love your dad's and your YT channel.

[@firefightergoggie]

I dunno. The Japanese take an awful lot of pride in their workmanship. I can't but think that they'll do a good job on a lever gun. They have a passion for precise engineering standards.

[@bwbeeman]

Good job. I learned a few things about the wood stocks, and about the Jimmy Stewart movie. Lots of good detail. Now, I have got to find that movie.

[@125saito]

The rear sight seems to be elevated to the max level yet you are still shooting low on a lot of shots. But man what a beautiful rifle.

[@KargoMaster]

John @12:52: "Throwing bullets everywhere..." Me: "They're cartridges!" Hahahahahah, thanks for what you do!

[@2kbill]

Have the new 73 in 44-40. Put the Marble tang sight on, shoot steel at 300 yds. Great fun, love the rifle/action.

[@jimsonbrown9768]

Love the sound of the lever action and the brass hitting the ground

[@nathanduran9645]

Best rifle review Tshirt ever worn on any KZbin review! Appreciate you and your pops videos. Much love and rock and roll from Oakland, Ca

[@usnchief1339]

If Oliver Winchester could have cheaply manufactured overseas in the 1800s and sold rifles around the world he would have done it, because he was a business man first. He saw a firearms target market opportunity and he produced a product to corner that market. We live in a global economy today and it is what it is. If you want a new version of this rifle go with the Japanese manufactured rifles. It's still a Winchester...period. If you want a well made product that emulates the rifle of the 1800s go with the Italian manufactures. Either way, I'm glad they are being produced.

[@Rod1Malkin]

Yikes! Hey Hickok have you seen the new Uberti 1873 Limited Edition Deluxe .45 Colt Caliber John Wayne Big Loop Short Rifle ... It is ridiculously beautiful... Engraving same as back in the days... Scary what they can do now for repros!!! God's Love for Hickock45 Sensibility!

[@thebigb39]

I worked for 2 japanese machining companies for a total of 24 years and at least those companies quality control and tight tolerances were excellent . in most cases we would have to hold a 3 micron tolerance on our tooling .

[@jiveturkey9993]

I had an old browning lever that was made in japan that thing was one of those guns that you just couldnt miss with. That guns quality was second to none.

[@Lex5576]

I use to knock Japanese made Winchesters....until I actually handled and shot one. Now I own two. The golden days of New Haven Winchesters are gone forever. If anything, Miroku improved the quality of these guns from what they were when they were last made in America. You're not going to beat Japanese precision at milling steel parts. Miroku's QC is very anal about the tolerances of their production. A lot of the steel, and all of the walnut for the furniture, is still sourced from the United States.

[@Deadener]

The question remains: How many times do they fold the barrel steel?

[@BryceKimball7.3]

@@Deadener the fuck are you talking about? The barrels aren’t damascus or patern steel...

[@dandersonjr]

I have got to stop watching this channel. I already had to go and buy a Sig Sauer Elite stainless in 10 mm because of these guys and now this. A new lever gun without a safety. Who could have ever imagined in this day and age. Awesome

[@r.h.c.markgreenevilletn6851]

Love those lever action long GUNS great video

[@zombie587]

Awww i havent seen john do a episode john you have a good voice and my approval.

[@jamesschorr6774]

I've been told that the wood was left large on the originals so that they may be refinished and the Mirokus are an exact recreation of the originals.

[@mannys9130]

"Ewww Jap rifle! No way." Good Lord, don't all you commenters know that katanas are from Japan? That the Arisaka action is incredibly strong, and the rifles were high quality up until the last ditch modifications? Their metallurgy has been excellent for hundreds of years, and their electronics for decades.

[@ironhorse127]

Lever rifles are just plain fun to shoot. I have a bunch of levers in both pistol and rifle calibers. I never lose that smile on my face whenever I shoot one. Great video.

[@Bayan1905]

I miss my 1873, I had one once in .38-40 that was made in 1892. What a wonderful gun and they are so much fun to shoot.

[@snoman003]

I bought one a year ago and am very pleased with the fit and finish and how smooth it is. I had to do minimal polish work to get it as smooth as possible. BTW, this thing is a tack driver, right off the shelf. Very happy.

[@janivarsrvaag5137]

it s a beatiful gun i like the wood in it and the cool looks of the 1873 win tums upp

[@Landsharkitis]

john your accuracys goin up, i think its apparent you were practicing and dude that rocks to see improvement

[@danielshockley3884]

It shows you some gun safety tips To shoot guns myself. Thank you so much 💕😊 for the show.

[@mattp9029]

Got one in 38/.357 to pair with my Roger Vaquero. Sweet rifle.

[@cheez7100]

i love the sound when you slide the round in

[@setdown2]

Too many I don't knows...I watch because you KNOW...nice shooting like your old man...👍

[@PatriotNC1]

I think the fit and finish on my Winchester is quite good. I've got the Grade 3 model. Very nice action, smooth. I just bought it, and am quite anxious to fire it. Thanks for a good video on this rifle.

[@greglaroche1753]

Great job ! You and your father are so much the same, that is I only had audio I would think you were him. Anyone who has been to boot camp knows the difference between rifle (your weapon) and your gun!!!

[@wbc1999]

Lever action rifles have also been the coolest to me

[@vanillagorilla6845]

I would prefer a new Winchester 73 over an original to be honest

[@sk1na136]

😍😍😍 new video just when I jump into bed 😍😍😍😍🍻👌 not all heros wear capes some just upload leaver action rifle videos thank you good sir :)

[@davidwheeler9270]

I'm viewing this video in August 2023. I'm fired up now, no pun intended, to acquire on. My local Farm Systems store will get a visit tomorrow. John shoots really good, but his presentation falls short of his Daddy. As I see this video is 5 years old. I'll bet John has honed his presentation skills. I know his daddy was a teacher, and that always comes out. I was a teacher, trainer, and instructor for 20+ years and I learned how to present all manner of topics!

[@krislambert6625]

the oversized wood is good if you ever have to sand it down and refinish it a few times

[@Tounushi]

Finn here. Thinking of finally starting up a target shooting hobby after the lockdown lifts, aiming for one of these of my own. Should take me a year of going to a range to have adequate justification for a firearm of my own. Have to start with .22s, but I'm aiming on getting up to .357 Mag. Another year, and there should be adequate justification to have a handgun. A .357 Mag lever-action and revolver would save me on ammo costs and allow me to do rifle and pistol shooting.

[@Jmoom12]

Ordered this gun a few days ago from Buds. Cannot wait to take it to the range.

[@445supermag]

I'd love to see you guys get a model 71 Winchester in 348, I think it's one of the few Winchester lever guns you haven't done.

[@doranmaxwell1755]

mine is an Uberti from Navy Arms... in 44-40 with 30" barrel. It is a hoot to go out and plink with. It is the 'sportsman' meaning it has pistol grip and checkering.

[@danramzinski2957]

The Uberti sportsman with the pistol grip and checkering is the most beautiful rifle I’ve ever seen. Love that one!

[@doranmaxwell1755]

@@danramzinski2957 Yeah I think so too

[@ricardogomezgarcia2972]

Excellent comparison, really appreciate the info thanks a lot

[@dellgregg5348]

Hickok and John. Just wanted to say thank you for getting to my video request so quickly. I messaged hickok a month or two ago asking for a Miroku-Uberti comparison. Thanks again.

[@mdemed]

Great job John. Ignore the negativity!

[@budkelly2300]

A chip off the ol' block. Same boyish joy in guns and shooting. Thanks.

[@Threewolfs-]

Got it in 357/38, 24” octagon barrel. Love it 😍🤠

[@chrismills4213]

Great rifle, great time period, designed by a great man...life is good indeed.

[@pseudopetrus]

I would not have a problem buying a rifle from Japan. If they are producing quality rifles, I am glad that they are manufacturing these grand old models and making them in a way that is respectful to the heritage of the old west.

[@terrybaker5728]

A chip off the old block, really enjoyed watching you shoot John

[@keithfromdeast4830]

If only we had lever action rifles in my country I would love to have one as self defense and sports shooting.

[@thatguy6151]

What country do you live in

[@fakenews6133]

They are a great time at the range and an excellent symbol of American freedoms

[@keithfromdeast4830]

Philippines, I already went and ask and the import will be alot more expensive than just buying it.

[@WJS774]

Wow, I didn't realise the Philippines had it so bad. Lever actions are pretty common in Britain and Australia, since semi-autos are restricted. Britain and Australia are, of course, infamous for draconian gun laws.

[@keithfromdeast4830]

Its more about the importing taxes.

[@christiansantiago3007]

I have been going back and forth about whether i want to get a Winchester(Miroku) or an Uberti and tinker with it. Really got an urge for a classic lever rifle.

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

If you close your eyes and listen to John talk, it's funny how much he sounds like Daddy Hickok.

[@shawndrake1719]

it's always an awesome day when there is a new Hickok video :-) 2000 views per hour - pretty impressive. No gun lovers here......LOL Thanks John

[@dave928]

i have a '73 .44-40 made in 1883. been in the family at least since the 1920's. still works fine but if i'm shooting a lot i shoot my Miroku made '73 in .44-40. it's a very nice rifle.

[@iamyouare8527]

Guys, thanks for cool video👍Hi from UA🇺🇦

[@kenwalker687]

My Moruku Winchester 73 in .357 MAG is beautiful and shoots wonderful, a little to the the right at 100 yards but I could move the rear sight if I cared enough or put Marbels peep sights on. Wood is a little proud but does not effect shooting. Quaility probably exceeds originals and European copies. Sweet lever action rifle.

[@bansheemania1692]

Give me a lever gun Anyday.. still dont have my AR. Getting a 357 Golden boy. Shoot just as good

[@TheMagnumChannel]

I couldn’t agree more! Wood and steel rule!

[@fakenews6133]

I love the look of the yellow Henrys. Especially their original model If only I had money 😭

[@gulfrelay2249]

bansheemania army says shoot twice. + I don't have a chopper full of ammo coming my way.

[@broot1375]

Japan makes very high quality products. I've don't recall hearing much bad about miroku either

[@Veprem]

I just bought a .45LC 1875 Smith&Wesson, and now I'm saving up to get a .45LC 1873 Winchester to go with it. Both Uberti.

[@348loadedlever3]

Miroku high grade browning are very nice and show what fit and finish can be, but that comes at a cost. You can still find new high grade lever browning rifles (without the silly safety crap) for not much more money than that new 73. The lever videos are my favorite.

[@skywatcher1495]

If he would pepper this with some laughter, especially when briefly misspeaks (like we all do), he'd have his dad matched!

[@NoTimeForThatNow]

Man that is a beauty! Makes me want to buy one. That’s nothing new for a Hickok45 vid of course.

[@pauliewalnuts1949]

great job, like hearing about the differences. Always have been a lever fan, but never owned one.

[@bowencreer3922]

That comment about cans and glass was spot freakin on. Lol people say those so gratuitously.

[@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo]

Can Pyrodex be used in firearms that were manufactured in the black powder era? Can a very light load of modern power be used in those firearms. Just the same amount that would send the projectile at the same speed (same pressure) as the black powder? Just asking a simple question.

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

I didn't like the changes Miroku made to the front sight and other things, so I bought a Navy Arms 1873 (Uberti) in .44 WCF. Miroku and Uberti are both high quality. All of the new 1873 replicas are made from steel, which is much stronger that the original iron.

[@Eds_PanAm]

Hows it going? i just found the joys of lever rifles and am planning on an 1873, of course its going to be a winchester or a uberti.....in your honest opinion where is the quality? thanks for the great channel to make me lose track of time! LOL

[@antonieldiniz1224]

Carabinas lever actions são fantásticas! Todas elas! 👏👏👏👏

[@gulfrelay2249]

Antoniel Diniz viva carabina triente triente!

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

Good ole days when you could still find ammo.

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

So nice they have chosen to not put the safety on the tang!

[@Rejoice1631]

Greetings and Salutations from Madison Indiana, gentlemen, and ladies. (Have to cover all the bases here!) I’m extremely interested in purchasing one of these rifles, but not sure how to go about it. I’m not new to shooting, etc, but new to collecting some of these iconic pieces. What do I search for, on the internet? Winchester, Moroku (sp?), I’m not sure. Also, I’m planning on becoming an NRA member, and I’d like to go through you’re website, but there are no discounts to a Life Membership, which is what I plan on becoming. Is there anything that can facilitate that process, where Hickok45 can benefit as well as I do for joining? Thanks again for being such an advocate for the American citizenry and our rights, granted to us by our Founding Fathers! Really, and Truly, you all are Patriots! THANK YOU.!.!.!

[@JojoCrazyCat]

The lever action rifles with no hand guards in the front. They had to get burnt to use them back then. I had 2 lever action rifles. One was a 30 30, the other was a 357. I sold both of them, and ended up buying 2 AR 15s.

[@ryangshooter_1682]

Jojo Crazy Cat the historical way to shoot 1860 Henry is with a leather glove on the forend. Which is why a few years later it evolved into the Winchester 1866 yellowboy.

[@plowboysghost]

I can tell you from experience that the 1860 pattern does indeed get hot on a bare hand after running a full mag of .44-40 cartridges loaded with blackpowder through it.

[@WalterDavidRiffmon]

Great video John. Thanks. Love these old guns!

[@stephenchanning5263]

I'm looking to buy an 1873 in the UK. There is quite a price difference between uberti & the Japanese winchester. I really do have my heart set on the Winchester. Is it worth the extra money. Also where can I buy the leather butt wrap?

[@plowboysghost]

I was in the market for a new 1873 rifle several months ago. The shop I was at had both a Winchester(Miroku) and a Uberti...both 24" octagon, both .45 Colt. Having them side by side to compare, I easily chose the Uberti. No added on safety do-dads like the "Winchester", smoother action, closer to the original design, and a MUCH larger aftermarket following/availability. All that and $300+ less than the Winchester. The Winchester IS a beautiful rifle that is well built, though.

[@boykinlp]

Does the Uberti have extra "writing" all over the top of the barrel giving Uberti's address, etc. Also, what safety features do the "new" Miroku rifles have that the Uberti doesn't?