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TRAP55 · 02-07-2009, 01:13 PM

1873 Winchester Saddle Ring Carbine in 44-40. Made in 1883. You guys would throw rocks at me if I told ya what I paid for it.

Anyone know where I can find an original buttstock and buttplate for it?

300 H&H · 02-07-2009, 03:46 PM

Nice find trap!

I have a cousin who has one in 38/55. It had a lifting block timing issue that we figured out to be a bent lifter arm, and got it running once again. Shot black powder reloads through it, and it did repectably well at 50 yds. As for the butt stock I wish I could help you, but am at a loss....Once apon a time Dixie gun works may have had reproduction butt plates, but I am sure you want an original. Good luck on your quest! Best regards, Kirk

jacksonco · 02-07-2009, 11:07 PM

What a really nice rifle. I can only guess that you must of got it at a buyers price since you are bragging about it. I would like to run across one like yours one day and have the coin to do the deal. Congratulations on an excellent find.

Jeff

02-07-2009, 01:13 PM	#1
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	New Toy 1873 Winchester Saddle Ring Carbine in 44-40. Made in 1883. You guys would throw rocks at me if I told ya what I paid for it. Anyone know where I can find an original buttstock and buttplate for it? __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum -->

02-07-2009, 03:46 PM	#2
300 H&H Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,796	Re: New Toy Nice find trap! I have a cousin who has one in 38/55. It had a lifting block timing issue that we figured out to be a bent lifter arm, and got it running once again. Shot black powder reloads through it, and it did repectably well at 50 yds. As for the butt stock I wish I could help you, but am at a loss....Once apon a time Dixie gun works may have had reproduction butt plates, but I am sure you want an original. Good luck on your quest! Best regards, Kirk

02-07-2009, 11:07 PM	#3
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: New Toy What a really nice rifle. I can only guess that you must of got it at a buyers price since you are bragging about it. I would like to run across one like yours one day and have the coin to do the deal. Congratulations on an excellent find. Jeff