winchester 1873

titleman2005 · March 6, 2008, 11:07 PM

I have the chance to buy an original winchester 1873 in fair condition. cal 44-40 the bore is dark and has some pitting. it is also missing the butt metal cover. it can be had for 500.00 is this a good deal or is it junk.

Hawg · March 7, 2008, 05:40 AM

If it works and looks decent it's a real good deal.

Jim Watson · March 7, 2008, 02:32 PM

Depends on what you will do with it.
Find a buttplate, have the barrel relined, and shoot CAS? Great.
Resell it to somebody who plans to do so?
Part it out?

James K · March 7, 2008, 03:55 PM

With even rusted relics going to $1500, I would say that it is a bargain. Make sure it is original, though, some artfully aged repros have been seen around.

Jim

March 6, 2008, 11:07 PM	#1
titleman2005 Member Join Date: August 1, 2005 Posts: 71	winchester 1873 I have the chance to buy an original winchester 1873 in fair condition. cal 44-40 the bore is dark and has some pitting. it is also missing the butt metal cover. it can be had for 500.00 is this a good deal or is it junk.

March 7, 2008, 05:40 AM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	If it works and looks decent it's a real good deal.

March 7, 2008, 02:32 PM	#3
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	Depends on what you will do with it. Find a buttplate, have the barrel relined, and shoot CAS? Great. Resell it to somebody who plans to do so? Part it out?

March 7, 2008, 03:55 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	With even rusted relics going to $1500, I would say that it is a bargain. Make sure it is original, though, some artfully aged repros have been seen around. Jim