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November 21, 2023
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Friend of a friend has a short barrel 1873 in 44-40. I’ve been told it doesnt have much finish left but has a good bore. I read the tutorial. Any other words of wisdom?
thanks, Tony
7th & 10th SF retired
May 2, 2009
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The most important thing to do is have the serial number checked with Cody to see if it is a real short rifle if it is a rifle not a carbine. A short barrel rifle will have a shorter forearm depending on the barrel length. Get picture and post them and we can tell you what it is and its worth. If the barrel is shorter than 16″ it better be a honest gun (not shortened) or you will have legal issues. You can email me at the below address.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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November 21, 2023
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Bob, buddy said it has a 20” barrel.
Tony
7th & 10th SF retired
May 2, 2009
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Tony, A 20″ short rifle would have a 8 3/8″ forearm from the factory but a carbine has a 20″ barrel if its standard. The serial number would tell you what it is. It takes one to two business days to get the information from Cody. I wouldn’t buy a short rifle without the Cody check unless its cheap. What determines its value is Configuration, originality and condition.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
November 21, 2023
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It’s $1000. Might come with ammo.
Tony
7th & 10th SF retired
May 2, 2009
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Tony,
You can’t get hurt at $1000 if it functions and is a real 73 not a repo.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
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