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Looking for info in Winchester 1876 Rear Sight
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1873man
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March 31, 2020 - 9:09 pm
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Chuck,

I always figured the elevators with the ridges are for express caliber rifles but this 73 had one installed at some point in its life.

Bob

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Chuck said
I bet that there are others who can get one for you.  Have you talked to Doug Turnbull?

 

I am still confused which way you are going?  If a rifle, 50 Cal, with octagon 26″ barrel, full mag and rifle butt or the shorter round  barrel, half mag and shotgun butt?  

Chuck, I’m going with the original configuration, Rifle, Express, 22” Round, 1/2 Magazine, Shutgun Butt. That’s how it started life, then changed. I’ll put it back that way. 
My search has come up zero with round barrel forearm caps, but I’ll keep looking. The barrel is ordered. It’s 4-6 weeks for delivery so I have some time. 

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Good luck with your project.  Keep us informed.

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I have some info for the date of your gun.  If you’ll  give me the full serial number, I’ll  see if I  get a hit with the research material I  have.  You can send as a private email if  you  want.

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Thank you. The SN is 59296. 

Thanks

 

Justin

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