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Rehabman
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December 8, 2024 - 7:40 pm
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My father left me an 1873 Winchester and it has a “one of one thousand” engraved in the barrel.  Does this increase the value?

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Rehabman said
My father left me an 1873 Winchester and it has a “one of one thousand” engraved in the barrel.  Does this increase the value?

  

Yes, but only if it is a verified authentic (factory original) rifle.  Unfortunately, there are a fair number of known faked Model 1873 “One of One Thousand” rifes.  The serial number will help identify it.

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Pictures and knowing the serial number would be useful in determining value.

Sincerely,

Maverick

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