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January 12, 2014
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I have an 1873 Winchester rifle that I am considering selling. I have no idea as to the value and would appreciate any help I can get. The serial number is 181394 B and I believe it was made in 1884. It has a 24 inch octagonal barrel. The rifle is in decent condition but it does have a few issues.
In this picture you can see that there is a small hole in the stock. It doesn’t go all the way through however.
In this picture you can see a small crack in the fore-stock. It’s approximately 4 inches long.
It’s missing a small screw at the end of the fore-stock.
The dust cover on top appears to not be original. It has a much newer appearance. It does retract when you open the action, but it must be closed manually and doesn’t quite close all the way.
I didn’t get any pictures of the bore, but there’s a bit of pitting inside, the rifling is clearly visible however. The rifle is definitely in fairly rough condition but everything appears to be functional.
Any help with pricing information or any other information that you can share about the rifle would be much appreciated!
March 20, 2009
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Hello and welcome,
Your rifle was actually manufactured during 1885. The sliding dust cover on the top of the receiver is not original to the rifle. Is that a hole on the left side of the butt stock in the fourth photo?
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
January 12, 2014
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Yes as I mentioned in my post there is a small hole in the butt stock that does not go all the way through. I am aware that the dustcover is not original to the rifle. The Winchester site lists this serial number as having been manufactured in 1884 so that is the date I used in my post. The site may well be incorrect.
January 19, 2013
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I have no idea what its worth but I will tell you I if I had the funds to buy it I would love to own that rifle. For some reason (and it might just be your photos) that patina strikes me as very attractive.
Good luck with your sale.
May 2, 2009
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I would think its worth $1700
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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December 27, 2007
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Small world: My Great grandfather’s ’73 is only 21 rifles away from your serial number. It too is a .38 WCF.
Shooting and hunting with ’73s is a pleasure–Maybe you could keep it, and use it?
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