Nicknamed the "Yellow Boy" because of its receiver of a bronze/brass alloy called gunmetal, it was famous for its rugged construction and lever-action "repeating rifle" mechanism that allowed the user to fire a number of shots before having to reload. Action is good as well as the bore. This Winchester 1873 rifle 38 caliber was considered the "Magnum" of the Wild West era as it reached velocities in excess of 1,000 feet per second. This carbine's .44-40-caliber bore is quite collectible. It was Winchester's first rifle to use ferrous (iron) metal for the receiver, which was replaced by steel in the 1880s. Action is good as well as the bore. 38 & 44 with model 1873 on vertical staff: out: w73125: deluxe rear sight blank (with points) out: w73126: mainspring: $35.00: w73130: mainspring screw: $4.00: w73135: mainspring strain . Winchester Model 1873 was offered with a large number of extra-cost options that greatly affects the value of this gun. Wood in excellent condition with musket style buttplate which retains nearly all vivid case color. Clarks Antiques Firearms – Winchester 1873 Rifle 38 Caliber – Price $5,000.00, If you like this, you may also like our Winchester 1873 SRC 38 WCF. Found inside – Page 12Six Prussian B. L. rifles ( needle guns ) , various patterns and calibers . ... model 1870 ; thirteen Springfield , model 1873 ; one Springfield , model ... 38 WCF caliber. Found inside – Page 41ture . caliber 7.62 x 54R , of Soviet manufac- Winchester , Model 1873 , carbine ture . .44-40 with 14 inch barrel , serial number 710976B . This model is reportedly the first 22 caliber repeating rifle ever produced. Old Logger said A single shot rifle in .44-40 with no caliber marks. Bright bore. Winchester Rifles and Shotguns was established by Oliver F. Winchester on February 20, 1866. A WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 rifle is currently worth an average price of $1,622.67 new and $1,565.60 used . Including rifle type barrel band and no trap in the butt stock for a cleaning rod. A 76 Winchester that iirc is marked on the rear sight. The barrel is marked, "Winchester Repeating Arms-New Haven Ct." and "Kings Improvement-Patented- March 29, 1866 October 16, 1860". The stock is plain walnut with a straight grip, and the forearm is plain and capped. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 MUSKET CALIBER 44-40 Description: 30 inch barrel chambered in 44 WCF caliber. The first Winchester rifle - the Winchester Model 1866 - was originally chambered for the rimfire .44 Henry. Between 1873 and 1882, Winchester chambered the Model 1873 for these black powder cartridges (left to right): the .32 WCF (.32-20), .38 WCF (.38-40) and the .44 WCF (.44-40). Originally chambered in .44-40 Winchester, it was later made available in popular pistol cartridges of the day, namely the .38-40, the .32-20 and the .25-20 calibers, widening its appeal. There were two firsts connected to the Model 1873. 1892 Winchester 1873 .22 Short 24". NOTE: new posts are subject to administrator approval before being displayed, Currently Online: JEREMY S., coldweld@live.com, shawn zotynia64 Guest(s), Moderators: Rob Kassab: 119, Georgia Hill: 1, Mike Whittenberger: 0, Trish J Smith: 4, Administrators: admin: 4, Mike Hager: 169, Bert H.: 11766, WinchesterCollector.org This is the most desirable M1873 variant, for . Found inside – Page 2048MODEL 1873 WINCHESTER BORDER RIFLE NiB $1077 Ex $869 Gd $378 Replica of Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle. Calibers: .357 Mag., .44-40, and .45 Colt. Actually by the time Trent’s gun came out the 32 caliber was just coming out so it could of be any caliber and they continued producing the 44 with no caliber mark while marking the 38’s. Early model 1873s were fitted with an iron receiver until 1884, when a steel receiver was introduced. Caliber stampings on Model 1873 are found on the bottom of the frame and on breech end of barrel. This Winchester 1873 rifle 38 caliber was considered the “Magnum” of the Wild West era as it reached velocities in excess of 1,000 feet per second. The stock is plain walnut with a straight grip, and the forearm is plain and capped. Serial number is- 92901 A. I think it’s a 44. Serrated rear edges of dust cover are still present on Third Model. Originally chambered in .44 W.C.F., aka 44-40, the 1873 Winchester was the most powerful of the lever guns when it was introduced. This Winchester Model 1873 Sporter is made by long time Browning/Winchester partner Miroku in Japan. Action works perfectly. Found inside – Page 41caliber 7.62 x 54R , of Soviet manufac Winchester , Model 1873 , carbine ture . .44-40 with 14 inch barrel , serial number 710976B . SOLD FOR: $1075. Of the more than 750,000 Model 1873's made by Winchester less than one third were carbines, and of those carbines, the most powerful caliber was .44-40. Official Web Site Of The Winchester Arms Collectors Association. *FIRST .22 CALIBER REPEATING RIFLE*. Good bore that could use a cleaning. ‌‌ Bottom: The same rifle as shown above. This Winchester rifle was one of the most popular lever-actions the company ever produced. Found insideThis is a vivid portrait of famous Western characters, paired with the guns they used to make themselves famous or, as the case may be, infamous. They were introduced alongside Winchester's new .44-40 caliber ammunition. Model 1873 #260741B (32 caliber). There were over 720,000 Model 1873 Winchester 's manufactured . There are plenty of old guns out there with no caliber markings, or it’s in a not to obvious place. The 1873 was offered in produced for nearly 50 years with over 720,000 firearms produced in three basic variations known as First, Second and Third models. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN CALIBER 38-40. Original sights. It appears to be a standard model with a 24" octagon barrel and crescent style butt stock. Full length mag tube and good bore. The butt stock has some figure in the wood and about 65% of original varnish. In reality, the roots of the Model 1876 go back to about 1865, when Oliver F. Winchester began to design and develop a new type of repeating rifle with removable side plates. GI#: 101727628. 38 & 44 with model 1873 on vertical staff: out: w73125: deluxe rear sight blank (with points) out: w73126: mainspring: $35.00: w73130: mainspring screw: $4.00: w73135: mainspring strain . Very good bore. Winchester mass-produced this model of .44-40 caliber rifle that became known as the "Gun that Won the West," making 25,000 of them in 1882 alone. The new value of a WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 rifle has risen $296.21 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,622.67 . Model 1873 Sporter Octagon Color Case Hardened. This gun's serial number is 210959, which means this gun was made in 1886. Sometime in late 1907 to early 1908, Winchester moved the markings to the left flat (10 o'clock) position. Shocking her town with her newfangled inventions, Kate Whittaker is infuriated when Jonas Hunter comes to town claiming that Kate had stolen his ideas, and he decides to use force, and then romance, to make her admit it. Original. Description. Winchester® Model 1873 Lever-Action Rifle Winchester Repeating Arms Customer Service Department (United States) 275 Winchester Avenue Morgan, Utah 84050-9333 Phone: (800) 945-5237 If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please feel free to write or call us. Original sights include an "1873" marked carbine ladder rear and a blade front. Original dust .Click for more info. SKU: W2454 Categories: Winchester, Winchester Model 1873, 1873 Rifles. W2454 WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN CALIBER 38-40. I like the guns that are marked Calibre 1873 or any of the Colt large frame slide action rifles. Winchester® Model 1873 Lever-Action Rifle Winchester Repeating Arms Customer Service Department (United States) 275 Winchester Avenue Morgan, Utah 84050-9333 Phone: (800) 945-5237 If you have any questions or comments regarding your new firearm, please feel free to write or call us. ladder sight complete cal.32-20 with model 1873 on vertical staff: out: w73123: ladder sight complete cal. Buy Winchester Model 1873 32-20 Cal 24" Barrel RARE Collectible Used FREE SHIP: GunBroker is the largest seller of Lever Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 909854023 This is a Winchester Model 1873, 22 short caliber. On later First Models, these threads are not visible. AWKCR and VIS-G patches for multiple mods! Use the space below to record information about your new firearm. Sights include a sporting rear and German silver blade front. All told, some 720,000 rifles and carbines were produced between 1873 and 1919. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of lever-action repeating rifles manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company.Developed from the 1860 Henry rifle, Winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters.The Model 1873 was particularly successful, being marketed by the manufacturer as "The Gun That Won the West." Second Models are nearly as scarce as 1st Models and typically spotted within the 30,000-87,000 serial ranges. This '73 carbine has all the standard feature of a 32 WCF SRC. SOLD FOR: $1610. The .44-40 Winchester, also known as .44 Winchester, .44 WCF (Winchester Center Fire), and .44 Largo (in Spanish-speaking countries) was introduced in 1873 by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company.It was the first metallic centerfire cartridge manufactured by Winchester, and was promoted as the standard chambering for the new Winchester Model 1873 rifle. All early 1873’s were 44’s. Found inside – Page 210... Winchester[Model 1873],caliber 38; and the Springfield carbine, caliber 45. The principalweapon wasthe [magazineloaded] Winchester, caliber 38, ... This model was manufactured between 1873 and 1919, and approximately 720,000 were produced. The Winchester Model 1873 was more than a rifle model. ladder sight complete cal.32-20 with model 1873 on vertical staff: out: w73123: ladder sight complete cal. Original wood has a few gouges in it and a small chip out of the forearm about 1 inch long. Thank you. All early 1873’s were 44’s. Yes there are. Winchester Model 1873 .22 Short Caliber rifle. As a result, the brass frame of the Model 1866 was upgraded to a stronger steel frame. Model/configuration - Model 1873 lever-action Rifle Second Model, .44-40 Win. 357-38. Found insideMODEL 1873 WINCHESTER BORDER RIFLE NiB $1077 Ex $869 Gd $378 Replica of Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle. Calibers: .357 Mag., .44-40, and .45 Colt. Sights include a sporting rear and German silver blade front. Description: Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .22 SHORT caliber. The carbine's saddle ring shows that this gun was carried on horseback. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN CALIBER 38-40. Manufacturer/Trademark - Winchester. There were two firsts connected to the Model 1873. .44-40 Winchester).Shortly after, .38 WCF (.38-40) and .32 WCF (.32-20) were added. Winchester Model 1873 Sporting Rifle (1889) Historical Firearm, Antique & Clock Auction Prices Realized : Shotguns & Rifles: SOLD: $3,300: 27: Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine, Third Model Antique Gun & Historical Book Auction Prices Realized : Wallace Collection: SOLD: $3,105: 10: Winchester Model 1873 Rifle, Third Model This Winchester ’73 rifle features an octagon barrel with all standard features as verified by factory letter (included). Scarce button magazine. Found inside – Page 166The Colt Single Action Army Revolver Model 1872, a .44-caliber rimfire, ... in 1873 along with the lever-action Model 1873 Winchester Repeating Rifle. An improvement on Winchester's brass-framed .44 Rimfire Model 1866 (and its predecessor, the Henry rifle), the Model 1873 was built on an iron frame and chambered for the then-new .44 WCF (Winchester Center Fire, a.k.a. Top: "The Gun that Won the West" - A near mint Winchester 1873. WACA Life Member--- Let's take a look at a few of their differences. Magazine tube EXTRA LONG 28 inch LARGE cal 30/30, .38, .44 cal Winchester 1866 1873, 1892, 1894, 64, 53 and Marlin This is a 28 inch magazine tube Winchester 1866 (1866 after 14,000) 1873, 1892, 1894 Rifle. Action Type: Lever Action Rifle Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / -KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866.OCTOBER 16.1860.-" in front of the rear sight and "38 W.C.F." at the rear. Other than that, it is basically sound and solid with a considerable amount of finish remaining. Sometimes called "The Gun That Won the West," it was the first Winchester to use centerfire cartridges (as opposed to rimfire) and to have an iron frame with a removable sideplate. Could have been a little confusing. Hammer and lever also retain nearly all case colors. This carbine's .44-40-caliber bore is quite collectible. Dust cover on Second Model operates on one central guide secured to receiver with two screws. Required weapon mod for caliber patch. They're riding Shetland Ponies. Each Winchester Model 1873 has a beautiful walnut stock with a with a satin oil finish that's velvet smooth to the touch. Latch that holds lever firmly in place is anchored into the lower tang with visible threads. Description. Thus, curiously, a genuine Winchester Model 1873 is being made in Japan. The system's membership functionality has been updated recently. The used value of a 1873 WINCHESTER rifle has fallen ($293.50) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,406.17 . If you have missed out on this auction or are looking for a particular firearm—contact us. These lever-action rifles and carbines make up the core family of Model 1873s currently being produced by Winchester Repeating Arms. Found inside – Page 33So in 1873 , the Winchester Company switched to a center - fire .44 caliber cartridge . The resulting Model 1873 , caliber .44-40 rifle - a refined model of ... Wood shows just minimal . Found insideThis book explores the Winchesters' unique place in history, revealing the technical secrets of their success with a full array of colour artwork, period illustrations and close-up photographs. It began with Walter Hunt . The Model 1873 .22 Rimfire Rifle was the first .22 caliber repeating rifle in America was introduced in 1884 and discontinued in 1904. SOLD FOR: $2700. Compared to .44 Henry, this cartridge was twice as good. Barrel and mag retain 30-40% toning blue. (Dull due to shooting corrosive Ammo Back in 1888). Found inside – Page 1028, 1884 Application made by J.M. Marlin for a magazine gun similar to Winchester Model 1873 caliber .22 rifle. Patent number 334,535 awarded January 10, ... Very good bore. The 12 month average price is $1,622.67 new and $1,268.62 used. My gun is a .22 Caliber Model 1873 with a 24" octagon barrel, with a full magazine. CALIBER COMPLEX Patches. Found insideMODEL 1873 WINCHESTER BORDER RIFLE NiB $1077 Ex $869 Gd $378 Replica of Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle. Calibers: .357 Mag., .44-40, and .45 Colt. Receiver has about 50% original blue. They were introduced alongside Winchester's new .44-40 caliber ammunition. WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER-ACTION . It was Winchester's first rifle to use ferrous (iron) metal for the receiver, which was replaced by steel in the 1880s. Cody Firearms member since 1991. Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns. Found inside – Page 1999MODEL 1873 WINCHESTER BORDER RIFLE ............... NiB $1077 Ex $869 Gd $378 Replica of Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle. Calibers: .357 Mag., .44-40, ... Nonetheless, the Model 1873 Winchester is an iconic rifle of the American west. The letter confirms the rifles configuration. This works explores the American production of foreign military rifles for the Allies during the First World War. Original Winchester factory records are available for this model from the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming, from serial number 1 thru . Now you can own the real thing. Bore has worn rifling but is all visible. Serial #186384B. Description. In addtion, there is a small scratch (about 1″ long) just under the hammer on the right side (see below photo). Chambered for the more powerful centerfire cartridge, .44-40. Winchester 1873 2nd Model Rifle in 44 WCF This is a sharp little example of 2nd Model variation of the Winchester 1873 with lots of original finish remaining that has seen little usage. I would have to look up the date/serial number this occurred. The Winchester Model 1873 was manufactured between 1873 and 1919, and it was one of the most successful rifles of its day. The rifle is in fine condition with about 95% original bright blue on barrel. This is also the story of how firearms innovation, creativity, and industrial genius has constantly pushed American history—and power—forward. Whether the model you choose has blued steel throughout or a case-colored receiver and fore-end cap, the quality, level of polish and finishes are superior. A visual comparison between the Winchester Models 1873 and 1876 can easily lead one to believe that the Model 1876 is merely a scaled up version of the Model 1873. 38 & 44: out: w73124: ladder sight complete cal. The Winchester address marking and the caliber marking should be roll marked on the top dead center (12 o'clock) position of the barrel for a pre-1908 production Model 1873. Found insideSix Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881 All Model 1873 rifles have the Winchester touch of quality. Serial #186384B. The Model 1873 was one of the most successful Winchester rifles of its day, with Winchester marketing it as "The Gun That Won the West". W3011 WINCHESTER 1873 IN CALIBER 38-40; 24 inch round barrel chambered in 38-40 Caliber. Serial Number - 82994 mfg. A factory letter is included for this '73 Winchester SRC. I have an old Colt that is marked on the side of the trigger guard. It’s in working order. Mechanics are good and bore has strong rifling with some light pitting. Barrel and magazine tube has a very good blue, thinning a bit in places. Found inside – Page 201Arms and Ammunition .44-Caliber Cartridge Cases Eighteen .44-caliber ... 250, and 252), each fired in a different .44/40-caliber Winchester Model 1873 rifle ... Approximately 750,000 Winchester Model 1873 guns were manufactured, starting in 1873. Second Models are found in 31000 to 90000 serial number range. Consolidate Weapon Crafting Recipes Surplus (CWCRS) *optional*. An improvement on Winchester's brass-framed .44 Rimfire Model 1866 (and its predecessor, the Henry rifle), the Model 1873 was built on an iron frame and chambered for the then-new .44 WCF (Winchester Center Fire, a.k.a. The longest barrel length known on a Model 1873 is 37 inches . Found inside – Page 17Pocket Shotgun , in calibers .38-40 Winchester , Model 1892 carbine ... Accompanied by original Winchester , Model 1873 , carbine , 988160 , caliber .44 WCF ... The rifle is a Winchester Repeating Arms Company Model 1873, the same type featured in the 1950 film Winchester '73. LSB#: 210625BC01 Make: Winchester Model: 1873 Rifle Serial Number: 197347B Year of Manufacture: 1886, Shipped 5/5/1886 Caliber: .44-40 Winchester (.44 Winchester Center Fire) Action Type: Lever Action with Full Length Tubular Magazine Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S- REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN, CT./ KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. Wood shows some use and has some strange cuts next to the frame but is solid with a little shrinkage at the toe. First Models appear from serial number 1 to about 31000. Wood is very good with rifle stlyle buttplate. Produced in 1909. Description. Three additional cartridges were offered, but were not as popular as .44-40. Description. Description: 24 inch round barrel chambered in 38 WCF caliber. Manufactured 1888. Very good bore. Found inside – Page 1094... 32 Winchester , 1873 Model , 32 Colt's Magazine Rifle , “ U. M. ( ' . ... 38 Long Colt's , 44 Caliber , Webley , 44 Caliber , Model 1873 Winchester ... Carbine style buttplate. A Brief History of Winchester Guns and the Model 73 Rifle. Scarce button magazine. Very early gun made in 1874. Famous Firearms follows the life stories of twelve of the actual pistols, rifles, and shotguns that were so instrumental in shaping our western mythology, using them as entrees into the lives of the shootists themselves. Approximately 750,000 Winchester Model 1873 guns were manufactured, starting in 1873. This is a beautiful, untouched condition, and scarce Winchester Model 1873 Rifle in .32 Winchester Center Fire caliber that functions perfectly. 38 WCF caliber. Approximately 19,552 .22-caliber Model 1873s were produced. There are plenty of old guns out there with no caliber markings, or it’s in a not to obvious place. Checkered oval finger grip is still used, but on later Second Models this is changed to a serrated finger grip on rear of the dust cover. W2454 WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN CALIBER 38-40; 38 WCF caliber with a 24 inch full round barrel and full length magazine tube. Found insideRiding hard, a cowboy draws his Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army, better known as the ... 1873 CALIBER: .45 Long Colt, .44-40 Winchester caliber, ... This rifle is an antique so it can be shipped to anyone. A rare early production Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine (SRC) in the desirable caliber .44-40, serial number 11508X, made in 1883. The Winchester 1873 Rifle was called the "rifle that won the West." This piece of history is available in 7 distinctive models, including the Uberti 1873 Carbine and the Uberti 1873 Special Sporting Rifle, and others.See them all below. Found inside – Page 10The Model 1873 was a great improvement over the Henry and the Winchester ... It is said the caliber has killed more game , big and small , and more men ... The .44-40 was the standard cartridge for Model 1873. Private Collection. 【必须】主文件. I di. Both examples are ways of not saying they shoot a Winchester caliber. Yes there are. As a result, the brass frame of the Model 1866 was upgraded to a stronger steel frame. The 12 month average price is $2,215.67 new and $1,618.04 used. We have 100s of Collector Grade firearms (not on auction) in our inventory and available for immediate purchase. In stock. Bert H. Winchester's Model 1873 lever action was the first truly successful high-capacity repeating rifle. The .32 caliber firing pin in 5 1/32" long that has a tip 3/8" long and 1/8" in diameter. We reviewed one of these new Winchester Model 1873 Sporters with a color case hardened receiver in caliber .357 Magnum late in 2013 and found it to be another very high . I have never heard this before. Both examples are ways of not saying they shoot a Winchester caliber. Description. It has a dust cover base integrally machined as part of the receiver. Lever-action Model 1873 rifle with steel color case hardened receiver, full octagon blued barrel, grade II/III walnut, straight grip stock, color case hardened buttplate and forearm cap. The definition of "Legend." Here at Winchester Repeating Arms we know a great deal about "legends." Minimum search word length is 3 characters - maximum search word length is 84 characters, I’ve got a model 1873 Winchester lever action. Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in the Desirable .22 Short Caliber with Factory LetterThe included factory letter states it was received in warehouse on October 01, 1887, and shipped from warehouse October 14, 1887, order number 285. If its not marked it probably a 44 or its a worn 38 or if you post a picture I can tell from the receiver shape. The new value of a 1873 WINCHESTER rifle has risen $453.99 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $2,223.83 . Shoot low boys. This is a rather interesting and somewhat unique Winchester. W3105 WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN CALIBER 38-40; Standard length 24 inch octagon barrel and full length mag tube. Found inside – Page 78... .32-caliber 1 Colt .36—caliber | Sharps 40-caliber 1 Unknown 40-caliber 4 .44–Caliber Smith and Wesson 3 Evans 1 Henry 62 Winchester Model 1873 7 Colt ... The butt plate is a Crescent metal type with a compartment for a cleaning rod. 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