1873 winchester 44-40

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does anybody have a ballpark idea on what a winchester model 1873 in 44-40 is worth, also, this gun was MADE in 1873, is in great condition, and is all numbers matching

any information someone can give me is appreciated
 
As a former Uxbridger, I can tell you this, condition is everything on this and could be very valuable if it is in the condition you mention, pics. would help and must be detailed, to make sure the gun is unaltered. Is it carbine, rifle or musket?...Prolly worth more in the USA but should be close to 5digit value if all is as stated.
 
Ditto to what Ben said. I have three, on the low end in the 1k range, on the top end, at the 3k range. Mind you I don't have a first year, that will change the number spread a wee bit methinks.

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Absolutely on the pictures. A while back I bought a gun on the EE that was advertised as "excellent" but when it arrived I found it to be a parts gun at best.

Pictures a MUST when valuing a gun.
 
How did you get the date of manufacture? I'm sure you checked serial numbers, but I did have a fellow tell me that his Win 95 was built in 1896; he was reading the patent stamp on the barrel. When I looked up the number it was 1916 or something.
More info and pictures would help. By "info" I mean the length of barrel, whether it's octagon or round, the buttplate style, whether it's the crescent or the flatter carbine style. Was it ever refinished to help maintain its great condition? How much blueing remains? Partial serial number? Anything helps.
Battered old 1873's in shootable condition routinely sell near a thousand bucks. That's likely your minimum value. Assuming no special features, your rifle could be worth considerably more.
 
Kilo Charlie said:
I did have a fellow tell me that his Win 95 was built in 1896; he was reading the patent stamp on the barrel. When I looked up the number it was 1916 or something.
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I had a similar disappointment once with an 1894, he was asking a real sweet price for it and the condition was mint as stated. So when you compared the price for the year it was about right. Those dam gun manufacturers putting patent dates on their rifles.
 
I bought one about a year ago. I got carried away at an auction and had a fist full of cash on me at the time. My wife showed up as I made the final bid......"Yep"... Almost 2K after fees. Haven't looked at it since. Last time I checked, the bore was minty. I also met the guy who sold it at his father's estate auction. At least It made him happy.
 
OneBarfly said:
I bought one about a year ago. I got carried away at an auction and had a fist full of cash on me at the time. My wife showed up as I made the final bid......"Yep"... Almost 2K after fees. Haven't looked at it since. Last time I checked, the bore was minty. I also met the guy who sold it at his father's estate auction. At least It made him happy.
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A first-year 1873 with a mint bore for less than $2000.00? Assuming the rest of the gun was decent, I don't think you really overspent.
 
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