It sounds like you have a Second model Winchester 1876 which was manufactured in 1881. The King's Improvement referred to the solid magazine tube. The value will depend on condition. The book I have lists: V.G. Good Fair Poor $3500 2500 1000 500 You will want to have it appraised by an advanced collector. Don't clean it before you show it.
If the rifle has a bronze frame, it is a Model 1866, and it was made in the year 1870. If it has a steel frame, it is a Model 1873 (centerfire), and was made in the year 1880. The value can not be determined without a hands on visual inspection and evaluation.
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. The serial (located on the lower tang behind the lever) is required to determine the date of manufacture. Bert H.
Are we talking about a single shot rifle,or a lever action rifle,or a bolt action rifle?This is important along with the model of Winchester in question!All the info that you may supply along with the caliber will help us determine which Winchester rifle you have.Please repost your question with this info for us to help.
Requires professional appraisal.
Requires professional appraisal
Requires professional appraisal
What condition is the rifle in? Any rust?Also is there a crown crest anywhere on the markings?
10-10000 USD depending on specifics.
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.
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.
I wonder if you could be confusing the winchester model 1894 marked as 30WCF with the Winchester model 1894 marked 30-30 Win.There is no difference other than the Winchester model 1894 was marked as 30WCF caliber prior to world war II.
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Not marked, Model 9
The caliber of your Winchester should be plainly marked on the firearm.You do not say whether you have a shotgun or rifle?This may make a difference.
your Winchester model 1873 was made in the last 3 months of 1887,having a serial number above 90,000 makes yours a third model of the 1873.what you do not say in your question is whether or not you have a rifle,musket,or carbine?If you have a rifle the value would be 750-1,000 dollars in below average condition.It would be worth 1,000-1500 dollars in average condition,and worth 1,500-2,000 in above average condition. you could add 200-300 dollars to the above values if you have a carbine,or musket,and add 10% more in the carbine values because it is in 32-20WCF.