You need to find out more about you rifle. the Winchester m 1873 was made in 3 configurations rifle, carbine, and musket. Then there is 3 different models , 1st., 2nd., 3rd. with an variation in the first model adding a early and late type first model. There was around 720,610 of these made in .32-20, .38-40, and .44-40 calibers. Winchester also manufactured 19,552 model 1873's in .22 rimfire. On top of that there are 136 of them marked as 1 of 1000 and 8 marked as 1 of 100, these bring a very high premium price. So you take an average good condition 1873 from each of the above models and variations you get a price spread from $600-32,000.00. With old original Winchesters you need to know exactly what it is and what condition it is to get a fair price. It might be a good idea to get a winchester expert to help you. I found out the hard way about old winchesters, it is worth the work to get it right.