1873man
Wisconsin
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 4894
Member Since:
May 2, 2009
May 2, 2009
OfflineI don’t know about the nickel barrel but if the gun has a 1/2 mag it should say it on the letter if the gun came standard with a full magazines which they did.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's

Email: [email protected]
Bert H.
Kingston, WA
Admin
Forum Posts: 14245
Member Since:
April 15, 2005
April 15, 2005
Offlinemark minnillo said
If a letter lists a 1894 rifle in 38-55 as having a nickel steel barrel should it say nickel steel on the barrel. Also are button or half magazines typically called out in factory letters? Thanks.
Yes, it should be marked “NICKEL STEEL” on the barrel. Yes, a 1/2 (button) magazines should be specifically listed on a factory letter.
Bert
Early
![]()
![]()
Late
![]()
![]()
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L

Forum Timezone: UTC 0
Most Users Ever Online: 21294
Currently Online: KyleS
Guest(s) 434
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
1 Guest(s)
Top Posters:
TXGunNut: 7312
clarence: 7119
Chuck: 6661
steve004: 5640
1873man: 4894
deerhunter: 2971
twobit: 2677
Big Larry: 2578
mrcvs: 2434
Maverick: 2182
Newest Members:
canoemaker
blazer652
BroncoRN
Blacksmithtom
Jdbuck
psasak
Todd581
KL
lacheall
Tomtwogloves
Forum Stats:
Groups: 1
Forums: 18
Topics: 15815
Posts: 144114
Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 2057
Members: 10648
Moderators: 3
Admins: 4
Administrators: Mike Hager, Bert H., JWA, SethJ
Moderators: Rob Kassab, Brad Dunbar, Heather
© Simple:Press —
Log In
