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1873man on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:45:16 +0000

It looks good from what I see. The issues with them is broken extractor and the firing pin stud on the bolt face flattened from dry firing. The inner mag tube is the other big issue. I would have them send you pictures of both parts to see what its going to take to get it into working condition. 22 Short is the most prevalent 22 caliber in the 73 line comprising 87.9% were 22 long is 12% and 22 extra long at .003%

Chuck said
Parts for the inner magazine tube are the hardest parts to find.

Chuck, you said they were going to start making the mag tubes again, what is the story with that.

They are like a heavy barrel gun with the small hole in them. I could never figure out the reason for this one but I figure someone wanted bragging rights.

Bob

steve004 on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:44:28 +0000

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1186157899

Paul H on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:39:15 +0000

Hey Bert sorry for wasting your time and my lack of computer ability—can’t get a link to post onto this website

The GB # is 1186157899 or

Lock Stock and Barrel Auction #LSB260418WS015-245

the serial number on the rifle is # 957173

probably should go back and start again in Kindergarten and try to get a proper education.

Jeremy P on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:06:25 +0000

eddixon said

Yes i noticed it said it is missing parts how hard is it to get parts for that? I was missing a cartridge guide for my 1892 and couldn’t find one and ended up trying one from a modern Japanese version and it seems to have worked fine but I know that is not the norm.

While the ad mentions you can find them all the time, keep in mind the seller is one of the bigger used parts retailers and is not offering one! 🙂 You'd be on the hunt for awhile or a skilled person would have to recreate it. This one is probably missing because it had been previously scavenged by someone else needing one!

Paul H on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:52:38 +0000

If you haven’t handled a 73 in that configuration you will be shocked at how heavy it is—especially if the barrel is a 26 inch. They are a desirable and unique collectible but there is a “lot of steel” left inside that barrel. For plinking a stout bipod might be necessary to avoid a potential back injury 🤠. PH

Bert H. on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:39:34 +0000

Paul,

Post the direct link to the gun in question... I do not like having to search for it.

Bert

Paul H on A Real ??—“Trapper” on GB today

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:36:36 +0000

On GunBroker this week as listed by Lock Stock and Barrel is a later model “94” in the Trapper configuration. Looks to be legit but I’m not too well versed in “Trapper” models. If anyone has the time after the 4th to check it out and render an opinion it might be educational and would certainly be appreciated. The pictures aren’t great—ad says it’s been refinished. It’s late enough to have proper “walnut” stocks w/long forend wood—the pinned front sight looks correct in relation to the barrel band—a saddle ring is present. A few days remain on the auction and it’s already generated some interest. Thanks for all your inputs and expertise. PH

Chuck on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:10:39 +0000

Parts for the inner magazine tube are the hardest parts to find.

eddixon on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:21:13 +0000

Jeremy P said
There will be other more expert folks comment after me, but it's a pretty representative example of those. My guess is it will go between 2-3k.
Description says it's missing parts form the magazine but it looks like the follower is there. This statement might keep the bids lower. These are notorious for being a bear to get/keep working and you'd need a skilled, knowledgeable gunsmith with experience in these if you didn't have the know-how yourself. If you're looking for a shooter and are a beginner collector, this isn't the usual route I would say, but if you're looking at 1873's or starting an extensive .22 collection, go for it. (If you can handle the follow up...)

Yes i noticed it said it is missing parts how hard is it to get parts for that? I was missing a cartridge guide for my 1892 and couldn’t find one and ended up trying one from a modern Japanese version and it seems to have worked fine but I know that is not the norm.

Jeremy P on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:03:57 +0000

There will be other more expert folks comment after me, but it's a pretty representative example of those. My guess is it will go between 2-3k.

Description says it's missing parts form the magazine but it looks like the follower is there. This statement might keep the bids lower. These are notorious for being a bear to get/keep working and you'd need a skilled, knowledgeable gunsmith with experience in these if you didn't have the know-how yourself. If you're looking for a shooter and are a beginner collector, this isn't the usual route I would say, but if you're looking at 1873's or starting an extensive .22 collection, go for it. (If you can handle the follow up...)

eddixon on Winchester 1873 22 short

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:31:23 +0000

Hey everyone Happy 4th ! And have 250th! I am looking at a Winchester 1873 in 22 short and wanted to get your feedback on it.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1186593179

from what I can tell on Google they didn’t make very many of these in 22 short ? Would this gun be safe to shoot modern 22 shorts in ? What would be a good price to pay for this gun and would it be a good one for a beginner collection or should I walk away ? Thanks everyone and Happy 4th !

Zebulon on Above my pay grade

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:25:25 +0000

Ian, One last point on the Lincoln assassination and maybe you know the answer. The linked text about Booth's Deringer calls it a .45 caliber caplock. Every other source I've read has said it is a .41 caliber. I know that the few single shot pocket caplocks marked as made by Henry Deringer that I've seen.were made in .41 caliber.

Jeremy P on Above my pay grade

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:01:05 +0000

mrcvs said

It’s best you just click on the first link and not scroll down.

I scrolled too far despite your warning.

John Lindly on New 1907 SL with interesting history

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:42:27 +0000

I contacted Firearms News about getting in contact with the author of the 2023 article.

Zebulon on Above my pay grade

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:19:06 +0000

Thanks, Ian. I didn't know that. I missed touring Ford's Theater because we ran out of time. The decision of the late Adjudant General is a classic example why the country shouldn't be ruled by politically unaccountable "experts" - frequently wrong but never in doubt.

(If anybody needs more proof, consider the arrogant decision of the pathologist who burned his bloodstained original autopsy notes following President Kennedy's autopsy. Why destroy such an important piece of evidence? He didn't want it to become a gruesome attraction for the morbid. Never mind that its absence has been the focus of innumerable conspiracy theories, causing whole forests to disappear into paper sufficient to print endless blather.)