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June 26, 2013
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Haven’t seen an 1873 this early before. Thought it was interesting that the model designation is located on the lower tang instead of the top tang.
May 2, 2009
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When you get to below 350 they had the lower tang model destination which bring the price up just like the raised thumb print and reverse rear sight.
Bob
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November 19, 2006
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1873man said
When you get to below 350 they had the lower tang model destination which bring the price up just like the raised thumb print and reverse rear sight.Bob
I was not aware of this. Very interesting. This rifle seems priced high to me. Am I off base?
May 2, 2009
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In 08 serial 13 sold for $150k but it was in 70-80% condition, In 2017 Carbine serial 194 in a similar condition to serial 19 sold for $20,700. Now there is a quite a difference from serial 194 to 19 and not many of these low serial numbers sell to often to figure a value so it will depend on who is looking for one.
Bob
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June 4, 2017
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Steve, Serial number 19 in a 1873 model is not like an early serial number on a later model, it is rare rare! Time will tell where the market is, he could be a little high but find another. T/R
July 14, 2016
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Bob and T/R, what are yours thoughts on the side plate name engraving?
A man can never have too many WINCHESTERS...
May 2, 2009
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Chris,
The engraving is old and was probably engraved by a period engraver of the day.
The description in the auction says the stock is 1/4″ longer but actually the ledger just says “Long”, it gives no length. There are several like that in that range, serial 12 to 21.
Bob
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October 6, 2009
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Serial #6 sold a couple years ago for $125,000 I think. Gunslinger auction.
May 2, 2009
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April 2016
Bob
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May 23, 2009
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Serial No. 3 is shown on pages 16 & 17 of Robert M. Lee & R.L. Wilson’s book, “The Art of the Gun Volume IV Winchester Firearms Masterpieces Selections from the Robert M. Lee Collections”
It is supposedly engraved by L.D. Nimschke, gold and silver plated.
The book was written in 2002. I have no idea if it has been sold since. But would imagine it would fetch a chunk of change.
Sincerely,
Maverick
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