Maddog McCoy SASS #5672 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 1873 Winchester Rifle Manufacturer in 1890 Caliber 38 WCF (38-40) Serial number has a B after it 30 inch Octagon barrel ( Special Order rifle) It has a single set trigger (small screw by trigger for adjustment) It has 3 cleaning rods in the stock (they are really old) Everything functions correctly, I fired 3 low power rounds thru it and the brass looks good, no head space issue. The barrel has rifling in it with some pits, not shiny but could use more cleaning, I hit the target with i $3750.00 plus shipping. Since I am in Illinois and they keep changing the rules as fast as they can make them up, it will be shipped thru my FFL dealer here. If you are close enough to meet, FTF will be considered. I will be at National Gun Day Gun Show Saturday in Louisville, KY. Although I am primary looking for cash, I would consider the following items for trade: Uberti 1873 in 38spl/357 or 44 special, prefer an original rifle, no work done to it SKB Double barrel shotgun, 12 ga (prefered) or 20ga, orginal, no work has been done to it. 3rd generation Colt SAA, Nickle or blue, 5 1/2 or 4 3/4 barrel. Caliber 44spl or 38/357. If you want to discuss anything about the rifle or maybe a video phone call to see it, PM me and I will send a number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Has it been short-stroked? That is a rare rifle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezcal Charlie Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I’m surprised there hasn’t been more interest. Musket length 1873’s are pretty rare. I wish I could step up. Anyway BTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog McCoy SASS #5672 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 Still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancho Roy Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 At your asking price, you should have it "Papered" with the Cody Museum........Collectors like that. Nice rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog McCoy SASS #5672 Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 I talked to the Cody Museum and it takes $75 and 4 weeks + to get paper, however they said they should have a record. I talked to the Winchecter Collectors Association and they want a bunch pictures and $35 to join and then they can appraise it. If it does not sell at the gun show, I will be looking into these options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog McCoy SASS #5672 Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 BTT. More Pictures FYI. I will have it at National Gun Day Gun Show Saturday Feb 26,2022 in Louisville, KY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog McCoy SASS #5672 Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 if you want any different views on the pictures, let me know. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIDGE WALKER Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 A fantastic piece of western history! Would love a gun like that old smoke pole in my collection.....if it could only talk!!! PS.....you really need to get that gun outside in some good light and retake photos......it's really hard to see the condition in the low light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Appy Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Would luv to know the history from the first owner and what it was used for. Those are part of the history of this country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog McCoy SASS #5672 Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 Btt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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