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Case hardened Model 1873
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rustyjack
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December 22, 2024 - 3:25 pm
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Friend brought this to dinner last night…Can anyone venture a value?<img alt="" src="http://i.imgur.com/PRMG9ul.jpgImage Enlarger

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December 22, 2024 - 3:49 pm
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Rusty,

It seems you have issues linking a photo to the post. You can send it to my email address below and I can post them.

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December 22, 2024 - 5:47 pm
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It looks like a 44. What is the barrel length?

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44 cal 24″ barrel..amazing bore, clean and sharp rifling. Serial number was 289000 range. This rifle was used little.

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December 22, 2024 - 7:23 pm
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The barrel & tube shows a fair bit of distress with missing finish either by flaking or rust. The receiver also has case color loss as well. As long as there is no extra holes in the gun and the barrel hasn’t been refinished its worth $9,000 to $10,000

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December 22, 2024 - 7:49 pm
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Thank you..my friend will be pleased although he has no intention to sell.

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I have a similar 73 38-40 1/2 Octagon, nice case colors rod in butt paid 6150.00. Bill

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