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Kevin Jones
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August 23, 2016 - 12:20 am
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I’ve seen a couple Winchester Factory Letters lately where the rifle’s caliber wasn’t listed. 

Seems that would be basic info always included. Any reason why it wouldn’t be? 

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Winchester Model 1873 44-40 circa 1886

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Kevin,

That is normal for the early guns when they only made one caliber like the 73 and 76. The guns were unmarked and the records did not denote a caliber since there was only caliber available.

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1873man said
Kevin,

That is normal for the early guns when they only made one caliber like the 73 and 76. The guns were unmarked and the records did not denote a caliber since there was only caliber available.

Bob  

Thanks Bob!

I figured that may be the case for pre-160,000 S# 1873s, however thought a 73 S# 173811 manufactured in 1885 would probably have a caliber (44-40) designation in it’s letter.

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Winchester Model 1873 44-40 circa 1886

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Kevin,

I would have Cody recheck the records.

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Thanks Bob for the info and advise. 

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Winchester Model 1873 44-40 circa 1886

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