Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester Rifles

victorio1sw on WIN M1873 44-40 BARREL LINER WORK

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:26:43 +0000

I have a Winchester Trapper Model 1873 in 44-40 caliber with a bulged barrel. The external bulge has been worked down, but the internal bulge remains. Can anyone recommend an experienced high quality smith who does this work? He will have to come up with a liner with 5 equal width lands and grooves, in order to be correct.

No need to recommend Wyoming Armory, as they won't take anymore work for a year! I just spoke with Mark there.

Anthony on Winchester Boy Scouts

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:49:33 +0000

Randy and I had a nice transaction about a couple months back, and I can truly say I would vouch for him as a member.

He's a man of his word!

Glad you we're able to finish you're task, as you did that pretty handily, if you ask me!

Tony

Randy3590 on Winchester Boy Scouts

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:41:24 +0000

Jeremy P said
Glad everyone helped you. This is a great community and you should consider joining WACA and hanging around...maybe come to a show!

Yes sir am working on it

Anthony on Winchester 94 carbine Stage coach medallion in stock.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:28:20 +0000

I'm thinking you're referring to the Winchester Wells Fargo commemorative, with the stage coach on the medallion.

Tony

martin rabeno on 1864 New Haven Arms Henry Rifle, Serial No. 7516 — Seeking Collector Input

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:16:57 +0000

I have a Henry in the same serial range. With the inspectors mark on the wrist it is military. They were issued to the 3rd US Vol Veterans Infantry Div

The gun was issued to the volunteers as an sigh on bonus as they could take the gun with them when they muster out. Mine was issued to a Abraham Josephs. Check with Vonny at The Horse soldier. She researched the serial number at the National Archive's and found all sorts of goodies for me on my rifle Like muster cards and even a ledger Paige of him signing for the rifle

You have a good one

Jeremy P on Winchester Boy Scouts

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:04:01 +0000

Glad everyone helped you. This is a great community and you should consider joining WACA and hanging around...maybe come to a show!

Longboard on Winchester 94 carbine Stage coach medallion in stock.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:19:05 +0000

Have any of you information on this variant?
I’ve looked every where, but can find anything.
thank you.

Randy3590 on Winchester Boy Scouts

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:49:26 +0000

To all that have helped or contributed to my post on here - Thank you!!
As you may remember I was looking for the Winchester Eagle Scout Boy Scout commemorative set and all that go with it for my 3 sons. Thanks to many on here I was able to acquire 3 sets with the rifle rack and scabbard. These were not easy to find or cheap but I met a lot of different people willing to help me. If I can help any of you with anything let me know
I will do my best to return the favor.
Again Thank you
Randy
814-494-0359 - text is best
Randyeverettnew@yahoo.com

Rob Kassab on 1864 New Haven Arms Henry Rifle, Serial No. 7516 — Seeking Collector Input

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:38:27 +0000

Nice looking Henry and I concur with pother that I don't see any "red flags" except perhaps the leather sling.

Taks a real close look on the left side of the wrist for either a JT or AWS mark. Attached are some photos.

mrcvs on Learning exercise: Winchester Model 1894 Rifle in .38-55 with compelling features

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:31:41 +0000

Enough questions are raised, and I didn’t purchase it, but I’ll order the quick factory search and post findings later.

1892takedown on Learning exercise: Winchester Model 1894 Rifle in .38-55 with compelling features

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:17:02 +0000

Its a neat enough rifle, the gun show lighting and excess oil on it likely arent doing it justice. If you can get past the "What if" questions and "I wish" comments you always hear, youve got to judge it for what its is now. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and how that beauty translates into "C" notes is subjective.

Anthony on 1864 New Haven Arms Henry Rifle, Serial No. 7516 — Seeking Collector Input

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:45:35 +0000

Chuck said

Anthony said

Chuck said
This Henry is not in the correct serial number range for a later military rifle. Take a picture of the cleaning rod. It is really hard to tell the difference of an original metal rod and the repos so I wouldn't worry about it.


Chuck,
I am pretty sure serial numbers between 7000-9000, are "Type ll martial" Henry Rifles. I have one so marked a few hundred numbers under the one mentioned. These were Mfg. in 1864, and 1865.
Tony


That proves never say never. Does it have the later stamp or the earlier stamps?

The Later!

To add to that I only think a few hundred Henry's had that, or at least less than one thousand. Springfield Research might be able to verify that better, as it's been awhile since I contacted them on it.

Tony

Chuck on 1864 New Haven Arms Henry Rifle, Serial No. 7516 — Seeking Collector Input

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:39:38 +0000

Anthony said

Chuck said
This Henry is not in the correct serial number range for a later military rifle. Take a picture of the cleaning rod. It is really hard to tell the difference of an original metal rod and the repos so I wouldn't worry about it.


Chuck,
I am pretty sure serial numbers between 7000-9000, are "Type ll martial" Henry Rifles. I have one so marked a few hundred numbers under the one mentioned. These were Mfg. in 1864, and 1865.
Tony

That proves never say never. Does it have the later stamp or the earlier stamps?

Anthony on 1864 New Haven Arms Henry Rifle, Serial No. 7516 — Seeking Collector Input

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:36:16 +0000

Chuck said
This Henry is not in the correct serial number range for a later military rifle. Take a picture of the cleaning rod. It is really hard to tell the difference of an original metal rod and the repos so I wouldn't worry about it.

Chuck,

I am pretty sure serial numbers between 7000-9000, are "Type ll martial" Henry Rifles. I have one so marked a few hundred numbers under the one mentioned. These were Mfg. in 1864, and 1865.

If I remember correctly, this one I have has the "JT", on the wrist.

Tony

Chuck on 1864 New Haven Arms Henry Rifle, Serial No. 7516 — Seeking Collector Input

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:31:41 +0000

This Henry is not in the correct serial number range for a later military rifle. Take a picture of the cleaning rod. It is really hard to tell the difference of an original metal rod and the repos so I wouldn't worry about it.