Winchester Antique Rifle

joeinhi

December 11, 2002 13:24

My dad gave me a Winchester Antique Rifle that is stamped MASTRICH 1875. I would like to know if this is the year it was manufactured. It also has a serial number on the barrel near the site numbered 4956. Where can I go to look up its value and get more information (i.e. history, value, etc.) on this piece. If you like you may email me at redickj002@hawaii.rr.com. Thank you.

Joseph G. Redick

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  Xracer

  December 12, 2002 04:41

  We're going to need a lot more info to identify this rifle.
  
  Are you sure this is a Winchester? Please give us ALL of the writing on the gun. Caliber, patent dates, Model #, etc.
  
  What type of rifle is this? Lever action, bolt action?
  
  The only rifle that I can think of that might be marked similar to that was the M1871/88 Dutch Beaumont (or Beaumont-Vitali) turnbolt rifle made in Maastrich during that time period.

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  captkirk3@dslextreme.com

  December 12, 2002 07:45

  XRACER was correct about what the Rifle was...I recieved a letter with Photo attached from the Author and ...It is a BEAUMONT-VITALI RIFLE....Worth maybe $125.00 on a Good Day...
  
  Captain Kirk, Tech Staff

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