With six kids, I have pretty much zero budget for fine old guns, so I had to sell a couple old Winchesters in the last few weeks, but it was for a very good reason. I had the opportunity to purchase an original Winchester 1873 44-40 in very nice condition.
I never thought I'd ever own such a beautiful example of an original '73. Here's the info:
Serial number applied to receiver: May 28, 1889
Date received in the warehouse: August 1, 1889
Type: Rifle
Caliber: 44
Barrel: Round
Trigger: Plain
Date shipped: September 18, 1889
Order: 2378
Ladies and Gents, I am happy. This 123 year-old Winchester still has most of its blue and a shiny mint bore. I can hardly wait to get it to the range to see how the old timer shoots. I took a few photos at lunch today and here is the new addition to my small collection of, now, just six original Winchesters ....
I never thought I'd ever own such a beautiful example of an original '73. Here's the info:
Serial number applied to receiver: May 28, 1889
Date received in the warehouse: August 1, 1889
Type: Rifle
Caliber: 44
Barrel: Round
Trigger: Plain
Date shipped: September 18, 1889
Order: 2378
Ladies and Gents, I am happy. This 123 year-old Winchester still has most of its blue and a shiny mint bore. I can hardly wait to get it to the range to see how the old timer shoots. I took a few photos at lunch today and here is the new addition to my small collection of, now, just six original Winchesters ....
), congratulations on the very fine aquisition. It looks to be a perfect complement to you 1873 Colt.
