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What condition is the rifle in? Any rust?Also is there a crown crest anywhere on the markings?
I would like to start out with the fact that your Winchester model 1873 rifle was made in the year 1879.As with all old collectable Winchester,s it would be best if you have a visual examination by a Winchester collector assoc.member to determine the value of such a highly collectable firearm.By having a kings improvement done to your Winchester,this will only add to the value of your Winchester.Good luck,and enjoy such a fine piece of American history.
10-10000 USD depending on specifics.
With the serial number that you have supplied,your Winchester model 1873 rifle third model was made in the year 1889.The value of these third model rifles is between 750-1,000 dollars for a gun with below average finish.A average finish condition model will bring between 1,000-1,600 dollars,and a rifle with above average finish will bring between 1,650-2,300 dollars.
Your Winchester Model 1873 of .38-40 caliber was manufactured in 1889. Depending on the exact conditon, barrel type (rifle, musket, carbine) and lack or presence of special features, you can expect the value to be between $750 - $14000. You can post pictures and barrel information at AntiqueGunCorner.com to get a more precise value for your firearm.
Sounds like a Winchester model 1873 .38 cal....email me pics and i can tell you more....martinphoto1@verizon.net Regards, Marty
From your description,I would say that you have a Winchester model 1873 third model carbine that was made in the year 1891.The letter B after the serial number is the correct letter in your serial number range.this is a highly collectable Winchester carbine.since you do not say what amount of original finish remains and the overall condition of your carbine.The minimum value will be 1,200 dollars.It could go as high as 10,000 dollars for a carbine with 60% of its original finish remaining.Since it is chambered in 32-20Win.You may add 10% to the above stated prices.
Winchester chambered there Winchester model 1873,and 1892 rifles in 32WCF(32-20) caliber.They also chambered the model 1894 rifle/carbine model in this chambering.While you have not included the model number of Winchester you own,I can say that with the serial number you provided a Model 1873 rifle was made in the year 1891.A Winchester model 1892 rifle/carbine would have been made in 1907,and a Model 1894 rifle/carbine would have been made in the year 1907 also.I can not provide a value for you without you providing the model number,overall condition of your rifle,amount of original finish remaining,and if any special order features are present(special wood,checkered wood,octagon barrel,half magazine)etc.
The collector value can only be assessed by a visual inspection & evaluation. Old Winchesters are very much like old classic automobiles... the graded condition and factory originality are the key factors in determining what they are truly worth. As a side note, the serial number you mention is not possible... it should have a 6-digit numerical value. Bert H.