Win. 1873 44-40

inv

September 02, 2002 05:30

I have a Winchester 1873 in 44-40 marked with "Winchester's Repeating Arms. New Haven. CT. King's Improvement - Patented - March 29, 1866. October 16, 1860"
24" brl.- bore has minor pitting,wea - all lettering sharp, Serial 42001. Stock, originalk w/ minor scratches & dings, no cracks. Cleaning rod in stock, intact.
Appears to have been reblued professionally at some time.
Any help reqarding year of mfg.? Value? "King's Improvement?
Thanks....

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  nmyers

  September 02, 2002 13:10

  Your rifle was made in 1880.
  
  There would be little collector interest since it's been reblued, but .44-40 is popular with Cowboy Action shooters. It's difficult to guess what the value is, but, if it is safe to shoot, I would think that it would sell for around $500.
  
  Neal

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  Iroquois Scout

  September 02, 2002 17:12

  "Kings Improvement" refers to the patent for the loading gate found on the right side of the action. Value that you were given seems about ballpark.

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