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Winchester 1873 manufactured in 1882......
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:05 pm
by Salty1
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.
Re: Winchester 1873 manufactured in 1882......
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:05 pm
by mctowalot
Wow Salty1 it's beautiful!
Re: Winchester 1873 manufactured in 1882......
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:19 pm
by baldeagle
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.
Re: Winchester 1873 manufactured in 1882......
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:21 pm
by CaptWoodrow10
Excellent find! That would be the prize of any ones collection IMHO. Enjoy your little piece of history Salty.
Re: Winchester 1873 manufactured in 1882......
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 11:11 pm
by USA1
If that gun could talk.
Re: Winchester 1873 manufactured in 1882......
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:36 pm
by threoh8
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.