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September 13, 2025
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Greetings to all.
I have utilized this site for many years and have decided to join the conversation.
I recently acquired an 1873, third model, 32 WCS, serial 613037, with what I think is a unique marking. At least I have never seen it, and reviewing The Winchester Book, I could not find any reference to it. Although reading through all that data did put this old guy to sleep a couple of times, so I might have missed it. An online DuckDuckGo search effort did not reveal any information/knowledge.
The details: The 1/4-inch-wide, 1-inch-long marking, “Made IN U.S.A.,” is on the right side of the barrel approximately 14 inches from the end of the barrel. This marking looks factory-made to my eye based on the quality and the patina. The thinking with my collecting buddies is this was scheduled for out-of-country sales. However, I could not find any foreign proof marks on the gun.
I was going to insert a photo, but it appears to be beyond my capabilities at this time. If this thread gains traction, I could send the photo to somebody who has the ability to put them into the topic.
Thanks in advance for your input into this question.
Frank Z.
May 2, 2009
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Frank,
You can send the pictures to me at the below address. By 600,000 the barrel address was moved to the left side of the barrel as viewed while shouldering the gun. Send pictures of all the barrel markings. They did put a “MADE IN USA” stamp on late factory replacement barrels but they were on the left side.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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May 2, 2009
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Frank,
Here are your pictures and a picture of the factory mail order replacement barrel. The Made in USA stamp looks real.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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December 9, 2002
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Bob,
Thanks for helping with Frank’s pictures. As I, and others can probably understand the mail order replacement barrel. Have you ever seen another with the, “MADE IN U.S.A.”, stamp, or markings like that? I know that I never have.
Anthony
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