paniolonaz said
Aloha
I hope that this is the correct forum for this, as the others did not seem quite appropriate. I am a journalist writing a series of pieces about the Hawaiian counterrevolution of 1895 and am seeking information and access to any and all Winchester 1873 models whose known origin is Hawaii and especially those which are inscribed 'C.G.H'. 
Any and all info - but especially serial numbers and the stories of how you came to own them - is greatly appreciated! And if there is by chance a collector in Honolulu who'd be willing to allow me to examine and photograph their models, I would be extremely grateful.
Again, I apologize if this is not quite the forum - I know how annoying a newbie like me can be, and I appreciate any help that you all may offer.
Mahalo nui
  

In addition to the Model 1873, the Hawaiian Guard also had Winchester Model 1876 Lever-action repeaters and Winchester Single Shot Muskets in their inventory.

Bert

I hope that this is the correct forum for this, as the others did not seem quite appropriate. I am a journalist writing a series of pieces about the Hawaiian counterrevolution of 1895 and am seeking information and access to any and all Winchester 1873 models whose known origin is Hawaii and especially those which are inscribed 'C.G.H'. 

Any and all info - but especially serial numbers and the stories of how you came to own them - is greatly appreciated! And if there is by chance a collector in Honolulu who'd be willing to allow me to examine and photograph their models, I would be extremely grateful.

Again, I apologize if this is not quite the forum - I know how annoying a newbie like me can be, and I appreciate any help that you all may offer.

Mahalo nui

Jeremy P said
No matter what it is, I think "guess the gun part" should be a continuing series!
  

I agree…. I see a new weekly thread called “Stump the experts”….😂

Blue Ridge Parson said
I'm guessing it is a snap on rear sight rib--- to improve view of the front bead on a shotgun.
BRP
  

Winner!!!!

BRP

Jeremy P said
Looks like a temporary front sight or muzzle protector to me.
  

Getting close…..😁

Anthony said
It sure looks like some sort of cover that might snap on a magazine tube to close or block an opening port on the tube for shells! IMHO!
 
Tony
  

Not quite, but good guess Tony.  Anyone else?