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May 2, 2009
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That is a Winchester testimonial from their original announcement. The gun was sold April of 2016 on Gun Slinger Auction.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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November 19, 2006
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1873man said
That is a Winchester testimonial from their original announcement. The gun was sold April of 2016 on Gun Slinger Auction.Bob
Yes, it sold for $125,000:
https://m.facebook.com/gunslingerauctions/photos/a.447633205277231/2557290024311528/?type=3
If that testimonial is accurate, I am very impressed. A five-shot group that small, shot off-hand at 130 yards… that’s a marvel to me.
February 11, 2018
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Does anyone have any dates of the original announcement?
June 4, 2017
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The testimonial was December, 20, 1873. The original announcement was in a letter dated 4-10-1874. Jim Gordan’s book page 74- 81 Vol 1. T/R
July 8, 2012
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That is very interesting. What is more interesting to me is that Franklin City, (Franklin) Venango County, Penn. is only 70 miles from me. Beautiful town, and the county seat of Venango County. A lot of old oil history there.
Al
February 11, 2018
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TR said
The testimonial was December, 20, 1873. The original announcement was in a letter dated 4-10-1874. Jim Gordan’s book page 74- 81 Vol 1. T/R
Same as this one?
4-10-1874 ??
May 2, 2009
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Bryan,
That is the same letter as in the Gordon book. It appears they were folded and mailed out.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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February 11, 2018
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Thanks,
Where can I find Goran’s book? What is the title?
June 4, 2017
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Jim explains the announcement and includes pictures of the letter and post marked envelope sent to Leonidas Cartwright by O. F. Winchester. If Cartwright hadn’t saved the letter maybe we wouldn’t know. Very interesting reading and one of the many reasons to own a set of Jim’s books. T/R
May 2, 2009
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If you watch Ebay they come up once in a while. Used sets might be as low as $550. Its a 2 volume set.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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October 6, 2009
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IMA had a set with about a dozen other Winchester books awhile back for $295.
February 11, 2018
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Well then…lol, guess I wont be getting any!!
I never did try and dig deep into the Model 73, just the cartridges. Doesn’t look I will get the chance to either at those prices. I didn’t see that coming!
February 11, 2018
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At one of those links, one page shows dates ordered delivered etc. I noticed a few had target results although no yardage noted. All noted as Long stocks
- 12 – 4″
- 13 – 4″
- 14 – 3 1/2″
- 15 – 7″
- 16 – 4 1/2″
- 17 – 3 1/2″
- 19 – 4″
- 20 – 2 3/4″
- 21 – 3 1/2″
- 22 – 2 1/2″
June 4, 2017
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According to Gordons book the earliest known advertisements for the 1873 are found in “Forest and Stream” starting in 1875. On page 96 is a full page picture of an ad with four targets, the first two are shot from 400yds with a bullseye of 22″. One target has 25 bullseyes out of 25 shots, the second has 46 bullseyes out of 50 shots. Another target is shot at from 500yds 24″ bullseyes with 88 shots fired. The ad pictures the target with shooters name, distance, shooting position, and location.
It’s obvious Winchester was proud of their new gun and was trying to push accuracy. T/R
February 11, 2018
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TR said
According to Gordons book the earliest known advertisements for the 1873 are found in “Forest and Stream” starting in 1875. On page 43 is a full page picture of a ad with four targets, the first two are shot from 400yds with a bullseye of 22″. One target has 25 bullseyes out of 25 shots, the second has 46 bullseyes out of 50 shots. Another target is shot at from 500yds 24″ bullseyes with 88 shots fired. The ad pictures the target with shooters name, distance, shooting position, and location.It’s obvious Winchester was proud of their new gun and was trying to push accuracy. T/R
Volume 4? I found some but dont see anything yet
May 2, 2009
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Bryan Austin said
At one of those links, one page shows dates ordered delivered etc. I noticed a few had target results although no yardage noted. All noted as Long stocks
They only listed the target on the early 73’s and was soon dropped. Don’t know what yardage they used. When they found a barrel that shot exceptionally well it was made into a 1 of 1000 and sold for a premium but they later drop that idea because people questioned the accuracy of their regular guns.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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February 11, 2018
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Oh, this is all I can find
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/200582#page/1/mode/1up
Oh I misunderstood, I thought you meant page 43 of Forest & Stream…..I will look deeper
February 11, 2018
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I am starting to see Winchester’s advertisements starting Oct 21st 1875, page 176
