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Restoring an earl model serial number 4246. But has set trigger and can’t find a hammer to fit nor side plates. Does anyone know where I can get these? Thanks in advance. Jim
Jim,
You can use second model sideplates for a first model. The first and second models had the small screw that held the sideplates on and the loading gate held on with the screw coming from the outside threaded into the loading gate. If your not worried about keeping authentic you can use third model sideplates but you have to change out the toggles or modify the first model toggles. You should be able to use any set trigger hammer from a 73 in the first model. The only difference you will find is hammer checkering pattern and the location of the fly. As to finding them will be hard but can be found if you keep an eye on Ebay.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
Jim, When you say restore, what did it look like when you got it? Serial number 4246 is getting very close to some 1873’s that had Indian usage. Any Indian markings on the wood or elevator?
That gun was made when Custer was alive. T/R
1873man said
Jim,You can use second model sideplates for a first model. The first and second models had the small screw that held the sideplates on and the loading gate held on with the screw coming from the outside threaded into the loading gate. If your not worried about keeping authentic you can use third model sideplates but you have to change out the toggles or modify the first model toggles. You should be able to use any set trigger hammer from a 73 in the first model. The only difference you will find is hammer checkering pattern and the location of the fly. As to finding them will be hard but can be found if you keep an eye on Ebay.
Bob
Thank you for the info. That helps a lot.
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Thank you for the info. That helps a lot.
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TR said
Jim, When you say restore, what did it look like when you got it? Serial number 4246 is getting very close to some 1873’s that had Indian usage. Any Indian markings on the wood or elevator?That gun was made when Custer was alive. T/R
TR said
Jim, When you say restore, what did it look like when you got it? Serial number 4246 is getting very close to some 1873’s that had Indian usage. Any Indian markings on the wood or elevator?That gun was made when Custer was alive. T/R
Please forgive me, I have no clue how to reply on this site. And can’t figure out how to submit a photo. Not computer literate. But I was mistaken, the serial number is 4649. There are no Indian markings at all. Was being used as a shelf support. Looked horrible, but I have busted my butt sanding and scrubbing and it is looking great. If my neighbor can help me with this computer I will resend. Thanks! Jim
Jim, Please do not sand, file, or work on that gun until 1873man see’s a picture and runs a records check! T/R
Real Indian guns don’t have tacks and leather on them. The markings on the gun are on the wood and metal and can be easily mistaken for abuse. You might of cooked the goose that lays the golden eggs.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
Jim, Did you take any pictures before you started working on the gun? T/R
Jim,
As a guest you can’t directly post pictures. You have to host them on a third party site and then link to them or email them to me and I can post them. My email is below.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
1873man said
Jim,As a guest you can’t directly post pictures. You have to host them on a third party site and then link to them or email them to me and I can post them. My email is below.
Bob
Did my pictures get to you? If so I can send a few more tomorrow. Jim
TR said
Jim, Did you take any pictures before you started working on the gun? T/R
TR said
Jim, Did you take any pictures before you started working on the gun? T/R
Just the one I sent to bob.1873man.
I haven’t received anything yet. its bob(DOT)[email protected]
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
1873man said
Jim,As a guest you can’t directly post pictures. You have to host them on a third party site and then link to them or email them to me and I can post them. My email is below.
Bob
Rechecked email and I put it in correct just something on this ancient gen 3 iPad won’t work.
1873man said
I haven’t received anything yet. its bob(DOT)[email protected]Bob
How about now? Had a puter guru help me. I still start fires with a rock……
Nothing yet.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
Here are the two pictures you sent.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
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