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October 8, 2012
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Can any of you guy make a guess on this 73 (serial #) I picked up at a local gun show. Rifle is a second model with a thumb print dust cover. Looks to be standard rifle in all aspects in very nice original condition. Rear sight has been changed. Unmarked 44-40. 
Thanks for any help
November 19, 2006
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66260
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May 2, 2009
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I’m 90% sure it is 33230. I know they are not 6’s or 8’s. The other 10% is a 5.
Here are examples form my guns.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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November 19, 2006
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I think Bob has it.
May 2, 2009
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Here is one off of James Julias site and this makes me think its for sure 3’s not 5’s. I put up the original to compare.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
June 4, 2017
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If the thumb print dust cover is original the serial number has to be under 37000. T/R
October 8, 2012
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33230 it is! I knew you guys would figure it out. Outstanding. BTW the barrel is 28″. I would pull the fore wood and look under but the screws look untouched and I’m don’t want to be the guy that buggered them. Cleaning rod was missing too. I’ll try to replace the rear sight and call it good. I guess a letter would help me get the correct sight.
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