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December 16, 2020
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Madis shows several 1873 carbines with barrels shorter than the usual 20″, but the text is vague as to whether there were any with barrels longer than that.
October 6, 2009
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Some made with 23″ (IIRC) to accommodate a saber style bayonet.
July 14, 2016
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A good friend of mine has a 24″ 1873 SRC…It letters.
He may chime in soon!
A man can never have too many WINCHESTERS...
May 2, 2009
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A extra length carbine is quite rare. Here is a factory engraved 26″ carbine.
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/80/23/factory-engraved-winchester-deluxe-model-1873-carbine
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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December 16, 2020
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Thanks for the information. I’m not surprised there were extra length carbines. It seems Winchester in its heyday would provide the customer whatever he wished. I do think that example which sold at RIA is a rather handsome configuration, although the ornamentation may have been a bit much.
