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Mark Fischer

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April 27, 2017 - 5:19 pm

Got a question for the experts on the 1873 first model rifle. Were all first models case hardened or was it special ordered?

If standard, why would a letter say case hardened?

Were rifles and carbines similar in this regard?

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April 27, 2017 - 5:20 pm

Mark,

The standard finish on all Model 1873s was blued. Case color finishing was special order (but relatively common) on the Model 1873.

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Mark Fischer

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April 27, 2017 - 5:54 pm

Thanks Bert.

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April 27, 2017 - 5:59 pm

Mark,

It was a very small percentage of first models that were cased, around 6% according to my survey.

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April 27, 2017 - 6:41 pm

Bob

Thanks for the feedback. The quick search info says it was casehardened. it is serial no. 1771 and I am going to look at it in person tomorrow.

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