1873 winchester.

javabum · August 29, 2009, 10:33 PM

i have a Winchester 44-40 lever rifle and im looking for the lever safety lock and the screw that holds it in place....
does anyone know where to get an original for it.hoping to keep it original so the value isint affected.

PzGren · August 30, 2009, 04:47 AM

Do you mean the little stud on the very, very left of my picture? My gun is a Uberti/Euroarms 1873 and I have serious doubts that this piece, if fitted properly, could be told from the real McCoy!

iamkris · August 30, 2009, 08:37 AM

Try Numrich Arms (Gun Parts Corp.). They carry parts for lots of guns. Here is a link to the 1873 page

http://e-gunparts.com/products.asp?c...=0950z1873&MC=

javabum · August 30, 2009, 11:11 AM

thank you iamkris....should be helpful in my search.
will post if im successful or not.

once again thanks.

javabum · August 31, 2009, 01:17 PM

i called today on the part and they said that have been sold out for a couple years on that part.
is there any place else you know of that might have it

thanks

Dfariswheel · August 31, 2009, 07:06 PM

Here's some places to try, but be aware, the original Winchester parts have pretty well dried up, and what's available are Italian replica parts.

Even if you buy a Winchester part, it may well actually be Italian. The only way you might tell is if the bluing is TOO good.

Here's some possible sources, but you better be 100% CLEAR about what you want, and even then be prepared to get Italian. In all cases, you need to either actually call or email, they may not have something listed online.

http://www.jackfirstgun.com/
(You have to call, but he's good).

http://www.gun-parts.com/index.html/

http://www.chasjonesgunparts.com/page/page/541489.htm

javabum · September 1, 2009, 01:47 AM

thank you Dfariswheel...i will call.
and thank you for the help and information.
i am aware that original parts are hard to find if at all
but something is better than nothing and i can always
re-do the part to simulate the patina of the rifle if need be.

once again thank you
Kevin.

Dfariswheel · September 1, 2009, 06:18 PM

If you're willing to use an Italian part, that's no problem.
A good source is Brownell's.

Parts Number 33, 34, and 35:

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=3...l/1873_Carbine

August 29, 2009, 10:33 PM	#1
javabum Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Californication Posts: 264	1873 winchester. i have a Winchester 44-40 lever rifle and im looking for the lever safety lock and the screw that holds it in place.... does anyone know where to get an original for it.hoping to keep it original so the value isint affected. __________________ Stupidity Should Hurt.....Immensely NRA Life member

August 30, 2009, 08:37 AM	#3
iamkris Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2002 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 296	Try Numrich Arms (Gun Parts Corp.). They carry parts for lots of guns. Here is a link to the 1873 page http://e-gunparts.com/products.asp?c...=0950z1873&MC= __________________ NRA Life Endowment Member SAF Life Member NRA Certified Rifle Instructor Ultima Ratio Civis - the last method of a citizen

August 30, 2009, 11:11 AM	#4
javabum Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Californication Posts: 264	thank you iamkris....should be helpful in my search. will post if im successful or not. once again thanks. __________________ Stupidity Should Hurt.....Immensely NRA Life member

August 31, 2009, 01:17 PM	#5
javabum Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Californication Posts: 264	i called today on the part and they said that have been sold out for a couple years on that part. is there any place else you know of that might have it thanks __________________ Stupidity Should Hurt.....Immensely NRA Life member

September 1, 2009, 01:47 AM	#7
javabum Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Californication Posts: 264	thank you Dfariswheel...i will call. and thank you for the help and information. i am aware that original parts are hard to find if at all but something is better than nothing and i can always re-do the part to simulate the patina of the rifle if need be. once again thank you Kevin. __________________ Stupidity Should Hurt.....Immensely NRA Life member

August 30, 2009, 04:47 AM	#2
PzGren Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2001 Posts: 1,260	Do you mean the little stud on the very, very left of my picture? My gun is a Uberti/Euroarms 1873 and I have serious doubts that this piece, if fitted properly, could be told from the real McCoy!

August 31, 2009, 07:06 PM	#6
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	Here's some places to try, but be aware, the original Winchester parts have pretty well dried up, and what's available are Italian replica parts. Even if you buy a Winchester part, it may well actually be Italian. The only way you might tell is if the bluing is TOO good. Here's some possible sources, but you better be 100% CLEAR about what you want, and even then be prepared to get Italian. In all cases, you need to either actually call or email, they may not have something listed online. http://www.jackfirstgun.com/ (You have to call, but he's good). http://www.gun-parts.com/index.html/ http://www.chasjonesgunparts.com/page/page/541489.htm

September 1, 2009, 06:18 PM	#8
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	If you're willing to use an Italian part, that's no problem. A good source is Brownell's. Parts Number 33, 34, and 35: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=3...l/1873_Carbine