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Hello group, Don't know if this is appropriate (if not please delete) I have purchased 2 - original 1873 Winchester's in the past. One from Gun Broker, the other from a gun selling site. In both cases I have been told I paid way too much for the condition they were in. As someone recently told me, some of these sellers are just waiting for "a sucker like you" to come along. Any experience out there as to where to go for an original in very good condition at a fair price. BTW, the guy on Gun Broker had a very good reputation. Thanks for any advice. | ||
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I have never bought an original 73. Frankly, I don't know enough about what to look for to keep from getting screwed. There are many fakes and non original guns out there. I prefer to buy something I can shoot (New Winchester or Uberti) at a fraction of the cost and the knowledge the steel is better and it will fire. Hat's off to you if you buy the originals, just too much risk for me. As for buying too high.... that is a personal decision. If you want it and have the money, it is your decision. | |||
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Never see the ones made now much. The originals live in safes and trolls take then to gun shows with big price tags on them. I would love to have one new or old. | |||
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My recommendation is look at Leroy Merz web site. Most say his prices are to high , but it gives you a reference point. Also make sure and get a steel frame 73, the 1st ones were iron and should not be shot, 1892s come in the same calibers but are much better to shoot !...tj3006 | |||
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As a former Winchester man, I would suggest Googling the major auctions (RIA, Julia, Amoskeag) and search Winchester 1873. (Be prepared for a lot of examples). You will then see rifles with the features you have, condition, and an estimated selling price. The, set up an account and click on prices realized, and you will get an accurate idea of value. You will also see rifles that will turn up on Merz's site with a markup. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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