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RIA Winchester first M-1873
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Anthony
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July 17, 2026 - 9:24 pm
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mrcvs said
The description even states the following:
”…professionally finished replacement sideplates…”
This is the kind of stuff you want to AVOID!
  

We’re in agreement once again!

 

Tony

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In one of the letters featured above (the M1886 in .45-90) among the many special features, there is notation of, “engraved magazine.”  You sure don’t see this every day.

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1873man said
Here is the letter Tony. The Returned Jan 6 1881 is the date it shipped back (returned) and to New York I’m thinking its a New York distributor or dealer. 
Bob

  

Bob,

Yeah the distributor was themselves! Winchester had a New York store on 312 Broadway for many years.

The not well known Model 1879 double barrel shotgun was sold through that location.

WinchesterNY-Store312Broadway.png

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steve004 said
In one of the letters featured above (the M1886 in .45-90) among the many special features, there is notation of, “engraved magazine.”  You sure don’t see this every day.
  

Steve,

I agree with you on that, as it’s a first for me, as I don’t recall seeing an “engraved magazine”, in a letters notation!

Brady,

That’s a pretty cool and neat photograph. I like the “Sportsman’s Headquarters”, with the “W”, underneath on the window glass. I’ve read that address on numerous occasions and don’t recall seeing the photograph.

Thanks for sharing!

Tony

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