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June 4, 2017
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Bill Hanzel said
https://auctions.thegunrunner.com/lots/view/1-27YJY0/winchester-model-1873-44-40-cal-lever-action-rifle-24-octagon-barrel-1881-antique
That’s the tall 7 in the serial number, it shows up on 73’s around 70,000 range, like the 8 with the horns around 20,000. Winchester had some unique dies. T/R
May 2, 2009
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Thanks Bill, Added to the survey.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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May 2, 2009
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Thanks Bill
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May 26, 2017
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My monthly hopefuls…..
May 2, 2009
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Thanks Bill, I added them.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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May 2, 2009
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Thanks Bill
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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Bob
I just purchased the following that were in a GA prison until the last decade
S#326683B 24″ octagon 38 WCF
S#326685B 24″ octagon 38 WCF
Do you have any other information on these?
Tommy Statham
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May 2, 2009
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Tommy,
Do they have any stampings or engravings from the prison?
I didn’t have these, they are added now.
Thanks, Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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Bob-
Not that we can tell. I plan to get letters on them. One is is 60% and the other is better than 30% but less than 60%. My father and I wonder if the warden said go to hardware store and order 8 Winchesters. There were prisons everywhere during reconstruction. Hopefully, letter will get us to the town. The wear on the action, hammers, triggers and bores are minimal. They must have sat around primarily for 130 years. Two others were left were worn out. These were the best of bunch according to dealer. Asking price was too high
Tommy Statham
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December 21, 2006
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I have s.r.c #143213, rifle #218450, Musket #426480. If You need any info on them let Me know.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
May 2, 2009
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Harry,
I had the carbine from the auction but not the musket. Is the musket a 44.
Thanks Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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April 15, 2005
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Bob,
Here is an interesting rifle – https://www.cowanauctions.com/lot/a-fine-and-rare-winchester-model-1873-rifle-with-rare-32-barrel-4019207
Bert
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May 2, 2009
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Bert,
Interesting is the word. Their estimate is a little high for what it is.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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June 4, 2017
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The serial numbers and the upper tang markings are very light, yet the description says original factory blue. How does that work? T/R
March 30, 2020
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It’s magic. Pure magic, it’s as original as Candy Poleburns … ummmm assets…
April 15, 2005
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1873man said
Bert,Interesting is the word. Their estimate is a little high for what it is.
Bob
Yes, I chose that word because it certainly is not “original” finish.
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July 14, 2016
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That is a disgrace to advertise it like that. Makes the auction company look very poor. The 44 stamp above the breech also looks dodgy. Probably redone after being buffed down too much.
A man can never have too many WINCHESTERS...
