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September 17, 2023 - 1:33 am
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Will the 1873 forearm tip interchange with the 1892 forearm tip?

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It might depending on the caliber. The 73 has different barrel sizes and mag tube sizes depending on caliber and I assume they used the same tendon to attach it to the barrel.

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If both are octagonal barrel in 32-20? Are they the same?

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A 32 caliber cap on a 73 has a mag tube diameter of .530″ and distance across the flats of .8″. Now barrels do have a size tolerance when the flats are finished so you have to make sure the cap you find fits the barrel.

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Thanks Bob

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