Retired NYPD Detective, Firearms Examiner, Production Evaluations, Cerakote and Duracoat finishes, NRA Life member
Chuck said
The front sight is a Beech the rear is probably a Winchester. Take a close look at the sights and see if they are marked. Both are great upgrades. The rear sight is a bit much for a 73 but it looks cool. 73’s are not known for long range precision.
I thought the same thing and being a 32-20 it’s not a long range cartridge. The rear sight it annoying its in your way and you really can’t use it until about 125 maybe 150 yards. If its low the buckhorn sight blocks it. Stupid choice but hope it adds value. Yes, the front is a Beech, I found it in my Winchester Book.
Retired NYPD Detective, Firearms Examiner, Production Evaluations, Cerakote and Duracoat finishes, NRA Life member
Brian,
The rear sight is a Winchester Graduated Peep sight (early thick-base variant). The sights on your Model 1873 are worth at least $1,000, and if they letter on the rifle, they add a substantial premium to the value of the rifle.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
On the bottom of the tang sight the spring should be stamped 73. If the gun letters with them you hit a home run.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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