Winchester 1873

[drop45]

My friend was gifted a Winchester model 1873 rifle from his Father. It's a .44 caliber marked New Haven Repeating Arms serial number 359052B. Can anyone give me a rough about price on this rifle, and is it a Winchester or an Uberti? It is not in the best of condition externally, but it does have a nice clean bore. I would say maybe a C grade. Any help would be appreciated. He's going to hand it down to his son, so he's not looking for a selling price, he would just like to know what he has. Thanks.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Got any pics?

 

[possum_128]

If it's stamped New Haven Repeating Arms, then it's a Winchester and not a clone. More than likely a 44.40 in a real 73. That is unless it is a forged copy.

 

[Mgderf]

What he has is an icon of Americana.
The Winchester '73 was the quintessential deer/game rifle for more than a century.
The last thing I would be worried about would be the value, unless you're talking about insurance for it.
That gun wouldn't go anywhere.

 

[Thor]

Winchester Model 1873

Winchester Model 1873 Dates of Manufacture

I'm not sure about the 'B' but if the rest of the number is accurate it was manufactured in 1890.

 

[Leadeye]

The Winchester 1873 is a good solid rifle and 44-40 was the preferred caliber although there were others. The toggle link action isn't the strongest so stick with mild loads. Post up some pics!

 

[drop45]

Thanks for all the info. I'm going to load some rounds for it and when I do I'll take a couple of pics.

 

[Cerberus]

Thanks for all the info. I'm going to load some rounds for it and when I do I'll take a couple of pics.

Load at around 33 grains of 3f black powder under a 200 grain LFP bullet. That gun might not be nitro proofed.