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March 21, 2016
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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?
Winchester Model 1873 44-40 circa 1886
May 2, 2009
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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.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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March 21, 2016
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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.
Winchester Model 1873 44-40 circa 1886
May 2, 2009
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Kevin,
I would have Cody recheck the records.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
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