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Hi all,

I really appreciated everyone’s help with the 1886 & 1892 and am hoping I can get an approximate value on this SRC. It was my dad’s. It’s a little rough but it seems solid and the action is tight.

Thank you all in advance.

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Ummmm….wow. Hold on to your socks!

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First model carbines with a mortise dust cover AND thumbprint can command a princely sum.  Better get some professional advice on this one.

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Thomas Foster said
Hi all,

I really appreciated everyone’s help with the 1886 & 1892 and am hoping I can get an approximate value on this SRC. It was my dad’s. It’s a little rough but it seems solid and the action is tight.

Thank you all in advance.

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 From the photos, it appears in pretty good shape considering the condition you usually fine these “OLD” 73 carbines. 

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Tom,

By far this is the best gun in your collection. Its a nice first model in above average condition. The front half of the barrel is the only part that really detracts from the gun.  I would guess its worth around $20,000 to $25,000 based on what I see in the pictures.

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a little rough…??? oh man!  man what i would give to have a 73 SRC 1st model in that condition!

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Let me start out by stating that First Model 1873 SRCs are not exactly common, and finding one in better than 75% condition is quite rare these days. With that stated, my friend Larry Shennum and I have it listed in the Red Book of Winchester values at $15,096 in 80% graded condition, and at $19,832 in 90% graded condition. We might be a bit conservative on our price range, but until your Model 1873 actually sells, we will not know for sure.  All it takes is two (or more)  interested (motivated) buyers/bidders to drive the price up.

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WOW!

This news just blows me away. I had no idea that it could possibly be worth that much. I’m looking at the condition thinking that it’s “pretty rough”. Thank you all again for the unexpected great news.

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Wow, that’s great.  Now I’m diging the old guns I have out and taking pictures.  I don’t think mine are anything special, but who knows.

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Bert H. said
Let me start out by stating that First Model 1873 SRCs are not exactly common, and finding one in better than 75% condition is quite rare these days. With that stated, my friend Larry Shennum and I have it listed in the Red Book of Winchester values at $15,096 in 80% graded condition, and at $19,832 in 90% graded condition. We might be a bit conservative on our price range, but until your Model 1873 actually sells, we will not know for sure.  All it takes is two (or more)  interested (motivated) buyers/bidders to drive the price up.

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Bert, based on the photos, what % graded condition would you consider this piece? 

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Kevin,

It appears to be in the 75% range.

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WOW!

This news just blows me away. I had no idea that it could possibly be worth that much. I’m looking at the condition thinking that it’s “pretty rough”. Thank you all again for the unexpected great news.

Tom  

Yup, told you to hold onto your socks! WinkEven I could tell it was a very nice, rare Winchester. I was studying up on ’73’s in the Red Book and the Madis book a few weeks ago and knew right off you had something very special there. Congrats on a very nice old SRC.

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Priceless!      Wouldn’t sell it!      Being your Dad’s.  Cool Peace!

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“Pretty rough” condition. Man, I wish I had a few “rough” Winchesters like that one. All the 73 carbines I have seen seem to be in poor condition due to high mileage. Especially good condition for an early model. If you sell it you will do well.

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