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May 2, 2009
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Brian,
I have seen that style of engraving before but I think its a acid etch. I always get suspicious of 73’s with only the side plates engraved. They are too transferable. Is it lettered or do you have a serial number?
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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April 2, 2009
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Yes I have the serial number but haven’t lettered it yet. It does have a 28″ barrel 
in .32WCF. #407723B
Brian
May 2, 2009
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Walter,
It is where they mask the design they want with a paint or varnish then put acid on the part and it eats away the unprotected metal. Here is one that is just went through RIA.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/1026/lid/2095
here is a better one.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/65/lid/29
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
Bob,
Thanks for the info. I see what you are seeing. People are paying a lot of money for this. They must like it.
Walter
April 2, 2009
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Got the info back today on the 1873;
May 2, 2009
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Brian,
I figured someone was trying to pass it as Buffalo Bills Wild West.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
