winchester `73
I acquired a '73, patent 1866. bluing gone but action fine, .40 cal. value guesstimate?
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Hoe is the bore and stock. Any modifications, extra holes? 0 -
$500-$150,000. 0 -
If it is a .40 caliber Model 1873, it should be marked "38 W.C.F." on the top of the barrel, and it will be a Third Model.
The value is determined by the exact configuration, and the graded conditon of the gun. Also of importance is when it was made (pre-1899 or post-1898). The serial number on the lower tang will give us that information.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
If it is a .40 caliber Model 1873, it should be marked "38 W.C.F." on the top of the barrel, and it will be a Third Model.
The value is determined by the exact configuration, and the graded conditon of the gun. Also of importance is when it was made (pre-1899 or post-1898). The serial number on the lower tang will give us that information.
Probably not physically possible to meet those dates. Before 1899, but after 1898. i.e. that infinitesimal microsecond as the clock ticked over at midnight on 31 December 1898? [:D][:D] Yeah, I know, but I couldn't resist. [;)][:D]0 -
nojake,
Hello, and welcome to the forums here on Gunbroker.com.
Bert H., will put you on the right track, and give you all theinformation yo need. However, he will need several close up, well lit, and in focus pictures to do a great evaluation. There is no one on this forum who is greater in depth with Winchester collection...especially the lever action's, and single shots.
Here is the link, that describes posting photographs, on the forums:
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=259294
You will need to use a photo hosting website like photobucket.com, to do so. If you don't have that option, then click on his user name, and e-mail them to him directly...he loves pictures of old Winchester's!
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quote:Originally posted by andrewsw16
quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
If it is a .40 caliber Model 1873, it should be marked "38 W.C.F." on the top of the barrel, and it will be a Third Model.
The value is determined by the exact configuration, and the graded conditon of the gun. Also of importance is when it was made (pre-1899 or post-1898). The serial number on the lower tang will give us that information.
Probably not physically possible to meet those dates. Before 1899, but after 1898. i.e. that infinitesimal microsecond as the clock ticked over at midnight on 31 December 1898? [:D][:D] Yeah, I know, but I couldn't resist. [;)][:D]
I clearly stated "pre-1899 or post-1898. Pre-1899 (12-31-1898 or earlier) is an "Antique"... Post-1898 (1-1-1899 or later) is a "Modern" firearm.
And for what it is worth, that "infinitesimal microsecond" makes a very large difference in the value, as it defines whether or not it as bona fide "Antique" per federal regulations.0 -
I am sure that Andrew meant no offense and I'm sure Bert did not take it but Bert stated it correctly. If he had said "pre or post 1898" it would have left a 1 year gap. IE pre 1898 would have to mean up to the end of 1897 and post 1898 would have to mean after 1-1-1899. What would you do with the actual year 1898? This may seem like a small detail but it's funny how small things stated incorrectly have a way of coming back to you like a bad penny. K 0
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