1873 Winchester
I picked up a 1873 32 20 here a while back that is a good solid brown and the only bad pitting I have is from about the end of the front sight pretty much all around the barrel to the end of the barrel. A couple of them are pretty deep and I was wonder if there is a product that could be used that would would take a brown/blue, and not look like a fill in. Or just forget it and say it's over a 100 years old.
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When did winchester start using the set screw in the common front sight of the 1873 winchester rifles? Thanks Tom 0 -
I don't know what the "B" signifies, but it sure isn't "bull barrel"; these rifles were heavy enough with the standard barrel. Besides, there would be no improvement in the accuracy of a .44-40 round with a bull barrel. Most M1873's were either octagon or round; the octagon is most desireable. I guess you may find a special order that is different, like half octagon or something else.
Something like a case-colored receiver would greatly increase the value. But, as with most classic guns, condition & originality are the overriding factors in determining value.
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The B does not signify anything that anybody has been able to ascertain. fleydrman's and Fjelstad's both acknowledge the B but state there is no significance. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by plads
The B does not signify anything that anybody has been able to ascertain. fleydrman's and Fjelstad's both acknowledge the B but state there is no significance.
That is not true... the "A" (on the Second Model), and the "B" on the third Model signify minor mechanical improvements that were made to the action during the production run.
Neither Flayderman of Fjestad is an expert on the Winchester Model 1873. You might try reading the material written by Herb Houze. George Madis' written works contain a lot of erroneous prose, and should not be used as the gospel.
Bert H.
Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!0
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