No, you cannot shoot .38 Special ammunition in a Winchester 1873 rifle, as it is designed for .44-40, .38-40, or .32-20 cartridges, depending on the specific model. The .38 Special is a shorter cartridge and is not compatible with the chamber of the Winchester 1873. Always use the appropriate ammunition specified for your firearm to ensure safety and proper function.
No.
first of all Winchester never made a rifle in 34 Winchester special,I am assuming that you mean 32 Winchester special.If that is the case it will use 32 Winchester special ammo.I would advise you to have a competent gunsmith go over the rifle and ensure that you have the right caliber and it is safe to shoot before going to the range.
Yes.
Yes
Only if it is chambered for it. If you are not sure, take it to a gunsmith.
No. 38 Special only.
No. You won't even get it to chamber.
Winchester (and most other ammo makers) discontinued making 33 W.C.F. ammo right after WW II. Today, there are a few custom ammo makers that make small batches of it, but it is expensive. Most people that still shoot it today reload/handload their own cartridges. Bert H.
No. Never attempt to fire ammo in a weapon not designed for it. Dangerous.
Have it inspected by a competent gunsmith. If he says it's OK, then go ahead and shoot it. Ammo is loaded by most major ammo makers. If you reload, don't exceed SAMMI standards. Here's an article where they shoot one made in 1896: http://www.chuckhawks.com/win_1894_classic_test.htm
Your gun is a 357 and can shoot both 357 ammo and 38 special ammo. The nice thing about these guns is you can practice at the range with 38S bullets, which are much cheaper, and save the 357 ammo for home defense.
38 Special. Stay away from +P