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Jim Blodgett
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October 10, 2019 - 11:32 pm
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Octagon 21 1/2″ barrel from threaded end.  Markings “Winchester’s Repeating Arms New Haven Conn. U.S.A.” “-Kings Improvement Patented March 29, 1866. October 16, 1860-”  38 W.C.F.  VP in oval, G, 23.  1873 barrel or?

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Bert H.
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October 11, 2019 - 2:01 am
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Hello Jim,

Yes, it is a Model 1873 barrel (and apparently it has been chopped by a few inches).

Bert

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Jim Blodgett
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October 11, 2019 - 6:52 pm
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Thanks Bert, is appreciated.  Jim

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