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Mark Fischer
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April 27, 2017 - 5:19 pm
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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?

Thanks

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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
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Thanks Bert. 

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Mark,

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

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Mark Fischer
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April 27, 2017 - 6:41 pm
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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.

Regards

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