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Having fun with my Christmas-Present '73, .44-40, built in 1892.

Looks great, etc., but I noticed it did not have a ramp at the rear buckhorn. I cannot tell for sure if the rear is original, but it showed no evidence of having a ramp in a long, long time. No marks etc.

When I shot it, it shoots about 6 1/2" high at 25 yards. Now I am suspicious that either the rear buckhorn is a replacement with the notch too high, or the front bead is a replacement which is too low. The rear is the "long" style.

Does anyone have any close-up sight photos of their '73, front and rear, so that I may compare? This rifle appears to be totally "off the shelf", that is not a custom order back in 1892.

Heres the rear. Will get you a shot of front when I get home.

This one is first model from 1876.

OUO

Perfect photos Cartod. My rear appears identical, except mine is missing the ramp of course. The front bead on mine is very definitely shorter than shown on yours. Despite its patina I must believe it is not the original on mine.

Wow, a first model! I will say the notch in the buckhorn on this appears as teeny as on mine. Thank you!

Here is the too-low front sight.