Oklahoma Dee Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I have for sale, an original Winchester 1873, in 38-40 caliber. 20" round barrel. Born in 1888, a very good year! I bought this fine rifle earlier this year and now it needs a new home. The owner prior to me, said that there was an action job performed on it by a Dallas gunsmith of well known abilities. It does not have a short stroke kit. The bore is shiney, no pits, good rifling, possible 7-ish on a scale of 1 to 10. **additional information - the barrel was relined in 2003. So that makes the barrel abit more than a 7. Also, I called about the serial number from the Buffalo Bill Historical center and found out the following: Date in: 7-2-1888 Type: Rifle Caliber: 38 Barrel: Octagon Trigger: Plain Date shipped: 7-7-1888 Order: 9529 R&R – 2-1-1896 She is a round barrel now....when??? I do not know and neither does the owner before me. Just a real Winchester 73, setup to shoot Cowboy Action. Now is your chance to shoot the real deal! This rifle is considered an antique and so may be mailed directly to your home address. Trades I might be interested in, are 7.62x51mm/308 rifles such as Armalite AR10 or Rock River Arms- LAR8. Semi-auto 1911's,or SKB uncut shotguns, cash balance may go either way. $1635, which includes the shipping. Contact Oklahoma Dee to buy this piece of America http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_14.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_10.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_9.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_8.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_5.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_4.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_3.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Winchester_73_38wcf_3.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Winchester_73_38wcf.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 If ya need more pictures, send me a PM with your email and I can do it. OKD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Short rifles are nice. I have one. ( bottom of the page. ) It might help yours find a home if you gave information about the condition of the bore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Hey there Wolfgang, I am a bit remiss on that. When I bought the rifle, I was going to work towards using her in Cowboy Action shooting, and quite honestly, the person I bought it from, said the bore was good and I put my trust there. I put 10 rounds down range, and hit every target I shot at. 10 Dinks! She shoots fine. I have watched your replys and questions on various forums, and highly respect your insightful comments and general confabulations...that being said, I sure admire your knowledge base and wit. But, I would not rank this rifle as a collector piece. Hence, I have never looked down the bore. She is a shooter only. An American Shooter at that! But should someone ask to peer down her shaft, I will do that. Course, my idea of a bad, good, or grand bore, may not be that same as others! Cheerio! Oklahoma Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Bores on older rifles are generally rated from 1 to 10. 1 is a dirty rusty sewer pipe with no significant rifling. 10 is perfect like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Pictures sent out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 More pictures sent out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 More pictures added to the first entry! Who is PN? OKD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayrock, SASS #64093 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hence, I have never looked down the bore. Why? That is one of the first things I look at. What if you went out to shoot it and it were plugged with a 100 year old mud dauber's nest? Bad ju-ju. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Why? That is one of the first things I look at. What if you went out to shoot it and it were plugged with a 100 year old mud dauber's nest? Bad ju-ju. Like I sed up above.... a statement of bore condtion, . . .ie. from one to ten. Is a standard way of stating congition and would sure help a potential purchaser know what they might be gettin'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlonesome Lee Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 More pictures added to the first entry! Who is PN? OKD Oklahoma Dee, If you would consider $800.00, let me know. I have a feeling I will need to replace the barrel. Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courth Pollard SASS # 22719 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Lets not beat around the bush folks, I will not buy from someone that will not answer questions about the item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Sorry to those that were waiting for a bore report. Shiney, no pits, good rifling - 7-ish. OKD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Oklahoma Dee, If you would consider $800.00, let me know. I have a feeling I will need to replace the barrel. Thanks, Dave Thank you for the offer. But, no thank you. OKD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Back to the top for a good guy. Nice rifle Dee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlonesome Lee Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I have for sale, an original Winchester 1873, in 38-40 caliber. 20" round barrel. Born in 1888, a very good year! I bought this fine rifle earlier this year and now it needs a new home. The owner prior to me, said that there was an action job performed on it by a Dallas gunsmith of well known abilities. It does not have a short stroke kit. The bore is shiney, no pits, good rifling, possible 7-ish on a scale of 1 to 10. Just a real Winchester 73, setup to shoot Cowboy Action. Now is your chance to shoot the real deal! This rifle is considered an antique and so may be mailed directly to your home address. Trades I might be interested in, are 7.62x51mm/308 rifles such as Armalite AR10 or Rock River Arms- LAR8. Semi-auto 1911's,or SKB uncut shotguns. $1635, which includes the shipping. Contact Oklahoma Dee to buy this piece of America http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_14.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_10.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_9.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_8.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_5.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_4.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Win73_3.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Winchester_73_38wcf_3.jpg http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z279/okdee/Winchester_73_38wcf.jpg Oklahoma Dee, I have an excellent Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army mfg. in 1918 I will trade you for the 1873 38-40. Let me know what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 Oklahoma Dee, I have an excellent Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army mfg. in 1918 I will trade you for the 1873 38-40. Let me know what you think. Highlonesome Lee, If you let me know more about your 1911, and see some pictures, I can make a decision. I am leaning toward the 308 rifles, but maybe you have something I could dwell on. Thank you for your time. OKD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Possible trade pending. OKD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Red Dawg, SASS #16761 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Pard, I have a Uberti 73 in .38-40 if your interested let me know. I'll send you the details. Thanks, Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Pard, I have a Uberti 73 in .38-40 if your interested let me know. I'll send you the details. Thanks, Doc Thanks Doc, Let me get through this pending trade, and should I decide not to go with Highlonesome Lee's offer, I will consider your offer! OKD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Trade did not work out, Back on the for sale rack until I head to the gunstore. They have something I may need/want. Oklahoma Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Pard, I have a Uberti 73 in .38-40 if your interested let me know. I'll send you the details. Thanks, Doc Thank you kindly for the offer, Doc, I will pass on your offered trade. Oklahoma Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 I might be interested in Colt 1st Generation revolver for trade/cash, also. OKD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hey Pit Bull, Mighty sweet lookin! You best keep that one! OKD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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