Winchester 1873 manufactured in 1882......
Winchester 1873 manufactured in 1882......
Picked this up a while ago at an auction it is chambered in 44-40, ordered some black powder cartridges and put 5 rounds through it, sure smokes a bit but was surprised at the low recoil. Needs some cleaning up, not going to do any "restoration" to it, it is a nice example of firearm craftsmanship and do not want to de-value it.
Salty1
Re: Winchester 1873 manufactured in 1882......
Wow Salty1 it's beautiful!
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Salty1, that looks a lot like a 5 figure gun. Based on what I see online, I'd say it's worth $12,000 or more.
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Re: Winchester 1873 manufactured in 1882......
Excellent find! That would be the prize of any ones collection IMHO. Enjoy your little piece of history Salty.
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If that gun could talk. 
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It just needs a laser, muzzle brake, one-point sling, carbon fiber stock and forend, digital camo finish, picatinny rails all around the barrel, and ...
Ok, maybe not.
That is a beautiful rifle, and a real piece of history.
Ok, maybe not.
That is a beautiful rifle, and a real piece of history.
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