Got two old ones today, an 1885 and an 1873 - 03/04/15
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The 1885, I dunno when made, it was 45-60, someone reamed it out to 45-70.
The 1873 was made in 1886 and is a 44-40.
I paid $1500 + $64 shipping for the pair.
The 1885, I dunno when made, it was 45-60, someone reamed it out to 45-70.
The 1873 was made in 1886 and is a 44-40.
I paid $1500 + $64 shipping for the pair.
Nice!
I think you did well.
donsm70
donsm70
Cool rifles, what's your plan for them?
Any history on them?
Any history on them?
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Win 1873 made in 1886 44-40 bore
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Win 1885 was 45-60 bore reamed out to 45-70 in the 1930s for ammo availability
Short term, I am rubbing oil in them.
Medium term
I want to put a firing pin spring in the 1885.
I want to put new stocks on the 1873.
Long term
The 1873 bore looks good enough for the wimpy 44-40 ammo.
I might re barrel the 1885 to a scoped 25-35, 250 Krag Ackley, or 257 Roberts rimmed, which I already have reamers for.