Hi All,
One of the few firearms left in my father's collection when he died was an 1873 Winchester in 44-40. It didn't seem out of the ordinary, however at a gun show a guy noticed that the barrel was longer than normal, and he was right. From what I understand, octagon barrels were mainly made in 24" lengths, so this one is definitely different. Possibly a custom order.
Anyone else ever see a 28" octagon barrel on one of these?
The serial number indicates it was manufactured around 1881, 2nd model.
Thanks!
One of the few firearms left in my father's collection when he died was an 1873 Winchester in 44-40. It didn't seem out of the ordinary, however at a gun show a guy noticed that the barrel was longer than normal, and he was right. From what I understand, octagon barrels were mainly made in 24" lengths, so this one is definitely different. Possibly a custom order.
Anyone else ever see a 28" octagon barrel on one of these?
The serial number indicates it was manufactured around 1881, 2nd model.
Thanks!