Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester Rifles

Duckman1975 on Winchester

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:47:54 +0000

I have followed this thread with interest as I have in my collection a 1907 (1894) and a 1950 (1894) , a 1956 (1894 engraved Japanese) , and my M12s are 1939 HD, 1940 Trap, 1942 Skeet, 1956 Pigeon and 1958 featherweight. At 70 my only son has basically seized all my .308’s as he’s little interested in shotguns and has never ventured into hunting. So my dilemma is who to leave these to when you have really no extended family that shares the historical interest that Winchester collectors like us have? I have a younger colleague that I work with who has a large collection of firearms and 3 young sons. More than likely I’ll leave them to him and his sons as I know he has the same passion for well made, well maintained firearms like mine and will keep them in good custody. It is what it is but better to be prepared to leave your legacy of firearm acquisition to someone who appreciates them than to just leave them to the appraiser at an estate sale. Like money, you can’t take them with you!

Chuck on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:35:16 +0000

1873man said

Chuck, you said they were going to start making the mag tubes again, what is the story with that.
They are like a heavy barrel gun with the small hole in them. I could never figure out the reason for this one but I figure someone wanted bragging rights.
Bob

The last email I got stated that they may have some in stock in a few months. That was a couple months ago. I sent another email to them yesterday.

Jeremy P on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:27:28 +0000

1873man said
I would have them send you pictures of both parts to see what its going to take to get it into working condition.

This is good advice, OP. If they want top dollar, they should be willing to do it. You can then compare to Bob's photos! Good luck!

Chris D on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:00:59 +0000

It is a nice looking 1894!

Paul H on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:50:10 +0000

Thanks Bert. PH

1873man on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:38:26 +0000

You wouldn't know until your see the inner mag tube to find out what is missing or broke. I doubt that its the feed spring since they rarely go bad. Usually its the spring on the end that holds the shells in the tube until its installed in the gun or they let the follower go with no shells in the tube and when the follower hits the end enough times the end breaks off and parts are sent across the floor. Here are some pictures of what it is. There are two variations that were used.

Bob

Bert H. on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:31:11 +0000

As for the Trapper in question, it appears to be legitimate.

Bert

Bert H. on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:29:53 +0000

Paul H said
Hey Bert sorry for wasting your time and my lack of computer ability—can’t get a link to post onto this website
The GB # is 1186157899 or
Lock Stock and Barrel Auction #LSB260418WS015-245
the serial number on the rifle is # 957173
probably should go back and start again in Kindergarten and try to get a proper education.

Paul H said
Hey Bert sorry for wasting your time and my lack of computer ability—can’t get a link to post onto this website
The GB # is 1186157899 or
Lock Stock and Barrel Auction #LSB260418WS015-245
the serial number on the rifle is # 957173
probably should go back and start again in Kindergarten and try to get a proper education.

Paul,

I can teach you how to do it in less than 1-minute if you are interested. Even old dogs learn new tricks...

Bert

eddixon on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:37:28 +0000

Jeremy P said

eddixon said
Yes i noticed it said it is missing parts how hard is it to get parts for that? I was missing a cartridge guide for my 1892 and couldn’t find one and ended up trying one from a modern Japanese version and it seems to have worked fine but I know that is not the norm.

While the ad mentions you can find them all the time, keep in mind the seller is one of the bigger used parts retailers and is not offering one! 🙂 You'd be on the hunt for awhile or a skilled person would have to recreate it. This one is probably missing because it had been previously scavenged by someone else needing one!

I noticed that too ! What exactly do you think they are talking about ? The spring ? Is it something that can potentially be taken from a reproduction gun and used? I have a reproduction cartridge guide in my 1892 and it works fine but I don’t exactly know what is missing on this one.

1873man on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:45:16 +0000

It looks good from what I see. The issues with them is broken extractor and the firing pin stud on the bolt face flattened from dry firing. The inner mag tube is the other big issue. I would have them send you pictures of both parts to see what its going to take to get it into working condition. 22 Short is the most prevalent 22 caliber in the 73 line comprising 87.9% were 22 long is 12% and 22 extra long at .003%

Chuck said
Parts for the inner magazine tube are the hardest parts to find.

Chuck, you said they were going to start making the mag tubes again, what is the story with that.

They are like a heavy barrel gun with the small hole in them. I could never figure out the reason for this one but I figure someone wanted bragging rights.

Bob

steve004 on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:44:28 +0000

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1186157899

Paul H on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:39:15 +0000

Hey Bert sorry for wasting your time and my lack of computer ability—can’t get a link to post onto this website

The GB # is 1186157899 or

Lock Stock and Barrel Auction #LSB260418WS015-245

the serial number on the rifle is # 957173

probably should go back and start again in Kindergarten and try to get a proper education.

Jeremy P on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:06:25 +0000

eddixon said

Yes i noticed it said it is missing parts how hard is it to get parts for that? I was missing a cartridge guide for my 1892 and couldn’t find one and ended up trying one from a modern Japanese version and it seems to have worked fine but I know that is not the norm.

While the ad mentions you can find them all the time, keep in mind the seller is one of the bigger used parts retailers and is not offering one! 🙂 You'd be on the hunt for awhile or a skilled person would have to recreate it. This one is probably missing because it had been previously scavenged by someone else needing one!

Paul H on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:52:38 +0000

If you haven’t handled a 73 in that configuration you will be shocked at how heavy it is—especially if the barrel is a 26 inch. They are a desirable and unique collectible but there is a “lot of steel” left inside that barrel. For plinking a stout bipod might be necessary to avoid a potential back injury 🤠. PH

Bert H. on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:39:34 +0000

Paul,

Post the direct link to the gun in question... I do not like having to search for it.

Bert