Log In
Just acquired a 73 in 44WCF with a special order 26” barrel made in 1886. Good bore & nice tiger grain in the butt stock wood. All original sights and in VG condition overall.
I was happy with just the two I already own(38-40 rifle & 44WCF SRC) which nicely displays the gun that won the west, but I couldn’t pass up a special order barrel and in 44WCF. In any event it looks nice to me on the rack.
I suppose a 73 musket might be the new chase ?
RickC
May 2, 2009
Offline
Rick,
Fits your collection very nicely. How you going to fit a musket into that case?
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
1873man said
Rick,Fits your collection very nicely. How you going to fit a musket into that case?
Bob
Haha one of my other rifles will be getting parked elsewhere Bob if I ever acquire 73 musket.
I’ll send you the ser number & details on this 26” barrel 73.
RickC
September 19, 2014
Offline
Rick, I think the point Bob was making is, the barrel of a musket may be too long for your case! A hacksaw can work wonders, though.
Tim
tim tomlinson said
Rick, I think the point Bob was making is, the barrel of a musket may be too long for your case! A hacksaw can work wonders, though.Tim
The only sawing Tim will be to the gun rack!! ?
RickC
November 19, 2006
Offline
Rick – I have the feeling you’re going to need several more gun racks 😉
May 2, 2009
Offline
I think a hole saw would do the trick.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
November 7, 2015
Offline
Nice trio! I can understand not being able to pass up a special order gun with awesome wood and a long barrel. Looking forward to seeing how you complete this foursome, I’m thinking a nice 76 would be right at home there.
Mike
I think it will be a 73 musket but appreciate the elbow Mike lol.
RickC
November 19, 2006
Offline
RickC said
I think it will be a 73 musket but appreciate the elbow Mike lol.
RickC
But eventually… it will be a ’76, and then after that a ’76 carbine… and after that a ’76 musket…. 😉
November 7, 2015
Offline
steve004 said
But eventually… it will be a ’76, and then after that a ’76 carbine… and after that a ’76 musket…. 😉
Resistance is futile, Rick. Hope you have room for another rack. 
Mike
November 19, 2006
Offline
TXGunNut said
Resistance is futile, Rick. Hope you have room for another rack.
Mike
True words he speaks. I know!
March 31, 2009
Offline
Nice gun Rick. I had a 73 with a 26″ barrel too. My wood was a better grade as yours is. I guess they hand picked the wood with the special order barrel?
Chuck said
Nice gun Rick. I had a 73 with a 26″ barrel too. My wood was a better grade as yours is. I guess they hand picked the wood with the special order barrel?
Very nice rifle Chuck. Yes the wood caught my eye as well. I like your Rocky Mountain front sight on yours.
Rick
November 19, 2006
Offline
Chuck said
Nice gun Rick. I had a 73 with a 26″ barrel too. My wood was a better grade as yours is. I guess they hand picked the wood with the special order barrel?
Chuck – I also like your rifle. That’s my kind of gun. Nice even wear, honest, special (e.g. the barrel is special order and the wood is above average). Well cared for. To me, there is a dimension to a rifle like this that is superior to the $50K high condition pieces we see from the big auction houses and high roller dealers. A very pleasing piece to enjoy.
Thanks limestone. I was lucky enough to be able to handle it before buying it. Loads, unloads, held half cock, tight action & dust cover. Wasn’t a hard decision being a 44WCF & 26” special order barrel. Wasn’t used much from the condition of the bore.
RickC
1 Guest(s)
