McCandless Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I found another original Winchester a while back, and of course, it followed me home. But, it is an odd-duck. It has a round barrel. But, it's an extra thick barrel (measures 24"). 44 W.C.F. It is a Winchester Barrel. Can't swear that it wasn't cut down and recrowned sometime in the past. Maybe yes, maybe no. Haven't weighed it, but it's heavier than my octagon-barrelled Winchesters. Wondering if this was an option, and what was its purpose?? Haven't found anything about it on-line yet. Any info would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I had an 1876 Winchester that came with an extra heavy round barrel. Back in those days Winchester offered pretty much anything a shooter wanted. If you think it is real you can get a letter from the Cody Museum. If if lists the barrel as being a factory option it is worth a little more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Yes, Winchester offered heavier barrels and other options, for a price. The only price differential I can find is in Madis' Ch.32, where he states that most rifles had round barrels (except a few early M1886's) as standard, and octagon barrels were available at a cost of from $1.50 to $4.00 extra. Madis doe not state any other prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I saw an 1873 smithed by Savannah Gunworks that was an original heavy barrel version. I have seen others online, but that it the only one that I have seen in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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