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I’ve got a model 1873 Winchester lever action. Serial number is- 92901 A. I think it’s a 44. Not sure. It’s in working order. Any thoughts??? It says [email protected], *typo* change s to an A. avera
May 2, 2009
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If its not marked it probably a 44 or its a worn 38 or if you post a picture I can tell from the receiver shape.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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March 31, 2009
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All early 1873’s were 44’s. They started adding the caliber when the 38 WCF was added to the line. I would have to look up the date/serial number this occurred.
May 2, 2009
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Chuck said
All early 1873’s were 44’s. They started adding the caliber when the 38 WCF was added to the line. I would have to look up the date/serial number this occurred.
Actually by the time Trent’s gun came out the 32 caliber was just coming out so it could of be any caliber and they continued producing the 44 with no caliber mark while marking the 38’s.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
March 31, 2009
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1873man said
Actually by the time Trent’s gun came out the 32 caliber was just coming out so it could of be any caliber and they continued producing the 44 with no caliber mark while marking the 38’s.
Bob
Bob, that is interesting. I have never heard this before. Could have been a little confusing.
October 29, 2019
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There are plenty of old guns out there with no caliber markings, or it’s in a not to obvious place. I have an old Colt that is marked on the side of the trigger guard. A single shot rifle in .44-40 with no caliber marks. A 76 Winchester that iirc is marked on the rear sight.
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March 31, 2009
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Old Logger said
There are plenty of old guns out there with no caliber markings, or it’s in a not to obvious place. I have an old Colt that is marked on the side of the trigger guard. A single shot rifle in .44-40 with no caliber marks. A 76 Winchester that iirc is marked on the rear sight.
Yes there are. I like the guns that are marked Calibre 1873 or any of the Colt large frame slide action rifles. Both examples are ways of not saying they shoot a Winchester caliber.
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