What are the features of a Winchester 1873?
Several features of the Model 1873 are what set it apart over 140 years ago, and still make it a very cool rifle to shoot today. All Model 1873 rifles have the Winchester touch of quality.
What was the rifle that won the west in 1873?
Model 1873. Winchester’s 1873 rifle was the “Rifle that Won the West.” It was chambered in a new, more powerful cartridge, the .44-40—a .44 caliber bullet, propelled by 40 grains of black powder. However, a factor that really insured the success of the 1873 Winchester rifles was that Colt quickly offered its Peacemaker chambered in .44-40, as well.
What kind of guns did Eli Whitney make?
F and G range the loop lever was introduced. .45-75, .40-60, and .38-40 rifles were introduced. .50-95 and .32-20 were made in late production. Barrel markings: Initially marked only Kennedy, after nearly 2000, Whitneyville Armory Ct. U.S.A. was added to the address.
When was the Whitney Arms co.sold to Winchester?
Whitney Arms Co. was sold to Winchester in February of 1888. Click images to enlarge. Right view of 1st, 2nd and 3rd model Burgess rifles – Manufactured from late 1878 to early 1880. Total production estimated at less than 2000 rifles and carbines.
What kind of rifle does Whitney Arms make?
Whitney Arms Co, Lever action, Double set trigger in the 44/40 Winchester. 28″ octagon barrel, SN is I3xx. Pretty good bore, good working order, original finish on both wood and metal.
Several features of the Model 1873 are what set it apart over 140 years ago, and still make it a very cool rifle to shoot today. All Model 1873 rifles have the Winchester touch of quality.
Model 1873. Winchester’s 1873 rifle was the “Rifle that Won the West.” It was chambered in a new, more powerful cartridge, the .44-40—a .44 caliber bullet, propelled by 40 grains of black powder. However, a factor that really insured the success of the 1873 Winchester rifles was that Colt quickly offered its Peacemaker chambered in .44-40, as well.
Whitney Arms Co. was sold to Winchester in February of 1888. Click images to enlarge. Right view of 1st, 2nd and 3rd model Burgess rifles – Manufactured from late 1878 to early 1880. Total production estimated at less than 2000 rifles and carbines.
