No Horse Hair, SASS #77464 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I have a Winchester '73 saddle ring 44-40. It's been reblued and different wood. Serial #323xxxB. My Blue Book tells me it was made in 1889 if I'm reading it right. But what does the B stand for? It's had a tang sight and has a broken rear sight with a monkeyed dovetail. I replaced broken link and fired it when I got it. What's a ball park figure on value? No Horse Hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Yeah, 1889. The earliest serial numbers had no letter, then they had the letter A, then A or B, and by s/n 200,000 all had the letter B after the serial number (per Arthur Pirkle's book). Can't help you on value. Sounds like a neat gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I have a Winchester '73 saddle ring 44-40. It's been reblued and different wood. Serial #323xxxB. My Blue Book tells me it was made in 1889 if I'm reading it right. But what does the B stand for? It's had a tang sight and has a broken rear sight with a monkeyed dovetail. I replaced broken link and fired it when I got it. What's a ball park figure on value? No Horse Hair Nothing. The B is a factory work mark - most commonly found on 3rd models - but not always.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I really like my '73s, but I'm not gonna date 'em (well maybe - if my times would drop....). Do they like dinner and a movie? Sorry - in a silly mood......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I really like my '73s, but I'm not gonna date 'em (well maybe - if my times would drop....). Do they like dinner and a movie? Sorry - in a silly mood......... Go to bed, Harvey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 ok...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Harvey, same thought crossed my mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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