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Handled a very well worn 1873 today and couldnt find the caliber stamp anywhere on the barrel or on the brass piece in front of the trigger guard. Did a quick google and someone mentioned that the caliber stamp would wear off from lots of handling. The serial is very hard to read also. Any input? Regards, Jericho
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Very early, first model 1873’s had no caliber stamp as the .44-40 was the only caliber available.
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
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Thank you Pocono, very interesting thing to know. According to the serial number it was a very early 1882 production.
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That's probably a very late 2nd model. I recall 2nd models without caliber markings too. I'm not sure if they all do
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My 1873 was also made in 1882
Can't read anything except Model 1873.
Tag rifle came with said 44-40 so I just ordered a few boxes out of Idaho. Got my buddy Doc Rocket to shoot it and see if it was going to blow up. It didn't. BP of course.
Best of luck.
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