Model 1873

tsillik · Post by **tsillik** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:23 pm

I was given this winchester model 1873 from a family member, guess it belonge to my greatgrandfather from Texas, I got the winchester letter, it was ordered with a single set trigger and a 30 inch. oct. barrel which it still has, and is in completely original condition, I will try to post a couple of pics. Terry

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:08 pm

Very nice. Welcome to the fire. That's a great looking rifles !

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:42 pm

HI & WELCOME

WOW nice old rifle with a couple of special twists to it

what caliber is it ?

ollogger

tsillik · Post by **tsillik** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:47 pm

ollogger wrote:HI & WELCOME

WOW nice old rifle with a couple of special twists to it

what caliber is it ?

ollogger

It is a 38-40. Terry

olyinaz · Post by **olyinaz** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:12 pm

What a great family heirloom. Does she shoot?

Birdman · Post by **Birdman** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:24 pm

Welcome. That's a great piece of family history. Take care of it and let's see a range report.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:34 pm

Rare bird with the 30" barrel. I've seen a few s.o. 26" and 28", but most 30" guns are in the collections of advanced Winchester lunatics. Whats the first 3 numbers (serial#) as something tells me your gun is an early second model.....highly desirable .

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cshold · Post by **cshold** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 4:57 am

Wow

That's a nice one.

Bet thats got some beef to it.
How does that single set trigger work

Pop Watts · Post by **Pop Watts** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 5:33 am

Hi and welcome.
Looks like a single set trigger there.
Does the mag tube have two barrel bands???
That looks like a beautiful old 1873 with a couple of special order features.
You are a lucky man to have that rifle.
NOW, we need to know what calibre and we NEED a range report with LOTS of photo's.
Pop.

Dusty Texian · Post by **Dusty Texian** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:07 am

Very Nice Winchester, and a Family Treasure......Dusty

tsillik · Post by **tsillik** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:21 pm

The seriel no. is 192066B, has only one mag. band out by the front sight, looks to be dovetailed into the bottom of the barrel. I know the pics. are not that great, but would anybody have any guess as to value? But it is not going anywhere! Are 30 inch barrels really that rare on these? Terry

tsillik · Post by **tsillik** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:11 am

casastahle wrote:Wow
That's a nice one.
Bet thats got some beef to it.
How does that single set trigger work

After you cock the hammer you push the trigger forward till it clicks then you have a real light trigger pull.

also a couple more pics.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 10:42 am

Welcome! Your rifle is a treasure for sure. Cool if you have a secure place to display it.
As Sixgun said, most are in museums.

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:34 pm

my book says it was made in 1884, with the special orders the gun has I have no Idea
what its worth, you could go to Gun Broker & look at 73s there, some times
they have them with SO, id say 30inch is rare

oh its a third model gun

ollogger

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