1873 Winchester - The Firearms Forum

row · 06-25-2012, 12:52 PM

I have a 1873 Winchester in really good condition, 38 cal. serial # 190 805 B
Kings Improvement March 1866 Oct. 1860 stamped on the barrel.
any idea of it`s worth ???

Tom · 06-25-2012, 01:38 PM

I looked on a website with production dates and it indicated 1885. I presume the .38 caliber is .38-40. If it is in decent shape, I suspect it is worth several thousand dollars. I wouldn’t recommend shooting it much. It is too valuable and the metal at that time was a bit soft. If you want a ’73 to shoot, consider an Italian clone.

row · 06-26-2012, 11:19 AM

OK
And thanks for the info Tom

Bert H. · 06-26-2012, 03:27 PM

Hello row,

The value is determined by two things; (1) The graded condition, and (2) the specific configuration of the gun. In order to assess either, I will need to see several clear detailed pictures of the gun. It could be a $700 "beater" parts gun, or it could potentially be worth $10K+.

It is an 1885 vintage gun, and the cartridge is the 38 W.C.F. If the rifle is in good mechanical condition, it can safely handle any modern factory loaded 38-40 ammo.

Bert H.

06-25-2012, 12:52 PM	#1
row Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 4	1873 Winchester I have a 1873 Winchester in really good condition, 38 cal. serial # 190 805 B Kings Improvement March 1866 Oct. 1860 stamped on the barrel. any idea of it`s worth ??? -->

06-25-2012, 01:38 PM	#2
Tom V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 197	Re: 1873 Winchester I looked on a website with production dates and it indicated 1885. I presume the .38 caliber is .38-40. If it is in decent shape, I suspect it is worth several thousand dollars. I wouldn’t recommend shooting it much. It is too valuable and the metal at that time was a bit soft. If you want a ’73 to shoot, consider an Italian clone.

06-26-2012, 11:19 AM	#3
row Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 4	Re: 1873 Winchester OK And thanks for the info Tom

06-26-2012, 03:27 PM	#4
Bert H. V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington State (Puget Sound Region) Posts: 411	Re: 1873 Winchester Hello row, The value is determined by two things; (1) The graded condition, and (2) the specific configuration of the gun. In order to assess either, I will need to see several clear detailed pictures of the gun. It could be a $700 "beater" parts gun, or it could potentially be worth $10K+. It is an 1885 vintage gun, and the cartridge is the 38 W.C.F. If the rifle is in good mechanical condition, it can safely handle any modern factory loaded 38-40 ammo. Bert H. __________________ Real Men own and shoot a Winchester SINGLE-SHOT!