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May 2, 2009
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I have 36 in my survey of 73’s
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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April 15, 2005
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Anthony said
Thanks Bert,
I find it pretty interesting. I had no idea there were possibly that many mfg. in any of the models listed.
Do we know or have any information on the terminology of the word, “DAISY”, that was used. I have a few ideas in my head what the term’s meaning might have meant, and it’s mainly in reference to the movie “Tombstone”, when “Doc Holiday”, used it. According to chat GPT, it was a common slang term used in the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. (Meaning, Excellent, First Rate, or Outstanding)!
Those are five interesting S.S. examples.
Anthony
I suspect that in the Australian vernacular the term “The Daisy” was intended to be “First Rate”. Maybe one of our Mates from Australia will chime in on this.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
July 14, 2016
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1873man said
I have 36 in my survey of 73’s
Bob
I’ll have to find you some more Bob!
Bert H. said
I suspect that in the Australian vernacular the term “The Daisy” was intended to be “First Rate”. Maybe one of our Mates from Australia will chime in on this.
Bert
I think that is the gist of it Bert but I have nothing to confirm that either! Kind of like my avatar being a ‘Boss’ car back in the 1970s
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November 11, 2012
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That coin in the stock has quite a storied history behind it. The Colonial and Indian Expedition took place in South Kensington, England and opened by the Queen of England. It lasted for 6 months and drew five and a half million visitors. It displayed Indian Artisans and the work that they did. The event’s purpose was too strengthen the ties between England and some of its colonies. Don’t change a thing.
September 24, 2025
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Thank you Old Win. It is quite a curious piece now we have input from some very learned Winchester aficionados. In reference to the Daisy Carbine I do have an 1873 Daisy Rifle also. It is not in great condition but I might try to get some photos to Bob for any comments. Cheers to you all for your input.
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