Winchester Model 1873 info needed
Got it tonight and here's what I know so far...
Model 1873
Serial #313672B
Barrel Octagon about 28" w/both sites 38 W.C.F. near reciever (38 cal on brass bottom)
Blueing is 90% or better (not redone as far as I can tell)
Barrel has 2 lines
1)Winchester Repeating Arms New Haven Conn, U.S.A.
2)-Kings Improvement Patented March 29, 1866 . October 16, 1860-
Lever lock works flawlessly and the butt plate cartridge door works like it's new some surface rust on the metal of the butt plate adn some discoloration og about a 3" x 4" area on the stock. No pics yet but I know the owner and it was his great grand dads. Now tell me what I don't know about this beauty..Please.
PJ
If nobody seen you do it, how could you have done it. NRA Endowment Member, AF&AM, Shriner Life Member, A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois "Chicago Chapter" Founding Member & Board Member
Model 1873
Serial #313672B
Barrel Octagon about 28" w/both sites 38 W.C.F. near reciever (38 cal on brass bottom)
Blueing is 90% or better (not redone as far as I can tell)
Barrel has 2 lines
1)Winchester Repeating Arms New Haven Conn, U.S.A.
2)-Kings Improvement Patented March 29, 1866 . October 16, 1860-
Lever lock works flawlessly and the butt plate cartridge door works like it's new some surface rust on the metal of the butt plate adn some discoloration og about a 3" x 4" area on the stock. No pics yet but I know the owner and it was his great grand dads. Now tell me what I don't know about this beauty..Please.
PJ
If nobody seen you do it, how could you have done it. NRA Endowment Member, AF&AM, Shriner Life Member, A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois "Chicago Chapter" Founding Member & Board Member
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Made in 1889. BertH. and OnlyWinchesters will fill ya in on the rest.You know they are gonna want pics!
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Hello PJ...
I highly recommend getting a factory letter for your Model 1873 - http://www.bbhc.org/firearms/records.cfm
The factory letter will confirm the special order 28-inch barrel length (24-inches was standard), and will tell you exactly when the Rifle was made & shipped.
The trapdoor in the buttplate is for a 4-piece cleaning rod (not cartridges).
I will have to see pictures of it before attempting a value estimate on it. Either post them here, or send to Win1885@msn.com
Bert H.
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Thanks, had to lay a fallen Officer to rest today and will post a few pics when I get the chance. Probably by monday.
PJ
quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
Hello PJ...
I highly recommend getting a factory letter for your Model 1873 - http://www.bbhc.org/firearms/records.cfm
The factory letter will confirm the special order 28-inch barrel length (24-inches was standard), and will tell you exactly when the Rifle was made & shipped.
The trapdoor in the buttplate is for a 4-piece cleaning rod (not cartridges).
I will have to see pictures of it before attempting a value estimate on it. Either post them here, or send to Win1885@msn.com
Bert H.
Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
If nobody seen you do it, how could you have done it. NRA Endowment Member, AF&AM, Shriner Life Member, A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois "Chicago Chapter" Founding Member & Board Member0
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