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Picked up a nice 1873 in .38-40 WCF that was made in 1888. In great condition and has some nice options that all letter.. blued receiver, half-mag, 62b tang sight and beeches front sight. Original cleaning rod still in the butt.IMG_0865.JPGImage EnlargerIMG_0866.JPGImage EnlargerIMG_0867.JPGImage EnlargerIMG_0868.JPGImage EnlargerIMG_0869.JPGImage Enlarger

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That is one nice 73 you have.

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A pleasure to admire, and in one of my favourite calibers!

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Nice looking gun, Do the sights letter?

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Very nice find, congrats!

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Beautiful!  Love the 62B!

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Nice looking 73!

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What does the sight configuration add to value?

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 When a 62B is put on a 73 the most common front sight put with it is the Beach. By themselves you have at least $1000

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