HELP- Lever action identification

[Brian R]

grandpa is old and doesnt what lever action model it is. Anyone recognize what it is?

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[User 1234]

1873 is the model. Without more photos of proofstamps and the action it is impossible to say if it is a Winchester or one of the replicas.

 

[Brian R]

1873 is the model. Without more photos of proofstamps and the action it is impossible to say if it is a Winchester or one of the replicas.

I'll attach more but thank you

 

[Knobgoblin]

 

[titsonritz]

"The Gun That Won the West"

 

[bcp]

Doesn't match.











Bruce

 

[titsonritz]

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[bcp]

Near match





Match


See:

How to Identify a Winchester 1866

www.rockislandauction.com

Some rare ones:

Winchester - Model 1866

www.collectorsfirearms.com

Bruce

 

[User 1234]

I was wrong, it looks like the 1866. Probably a replica.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Aw

Bummer. Replica would be cool if it shoots good I spose

 

[Knobgoblin]

Not gonna lie. I am actually more interested in that .410 snake gun

 

[Brian R]

Not gonna lie. I am actually more interested in that .410 snake gun

That's beaut too. Grandpa favorite said he paid a lot for it

 

[User 1234]

It would take an in person inspection or more photos to determine if it is an original. The reason I lean towards replica is that the texture of the metal and the complete lack of any remaining blue/dark areas looks like recent (last 60 years) casting. It doesn't look like formerly rusted pitting that was cleaned out with a brush. The original guns that had all of the blue worn off will usually have a few small spots remaining in the protected corners and the surface will be varying shades of gray.

 

[Brian R]

It would take an in person inspection or more photos to determine if it is an original. The reason I lean towards replica is that the texture of the metal and the complete lack of any remaining blue/dark areas looks like recent (last 60 years) casting. It doesn't look like formerly rusted pitting that was cleaned out with a brush. The original guns that had all of the blue worn off will usually have a few small spots remaining in the protected corners and the surface will be varying shades of gray.

thank you will more pics of it tonight. thank you for the help

 

[DirectDrive]

Near match

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Match
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See:

How to Identify a Winchester 1866

www.rockislandauction.com

Some rare ones:

Winchester - Model 1866

www.collectorsfirearms.com

Bruce

Not a match, but close.
Different number of pins/screws.
The rifle in the OP looks to be a replica if the brass frame above is original.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Looks like a "NON-GUN" replica*...this model in the OP ain't a copy of anything ...
It combines features of the '66 Winchester and '73 Winchester.
Andy
* As in non-firing replica made of die cast metal....

 

[s1xty7]

Hmmm . . . Winchester 1866 silver non-firing replica.


https://www.ancientwarrior.co.uk/products/winchester-rifle-silver-1866-aw1663

https://www.historicalemporium.com/store/002919.php

Edit: I see Andy and I had similar ideas. He posted while I was looking and beat me to it.

 

[Brian R]

It would take an in person inspection or more photos to determine if it is an original. The reason I lean towards replica is that the texture of the metal and the complete lack of any remaining blue/dark areas looks like recent (last 60 years) casting. It doesn't look like formerly rusted pitting that was cleaned out with a brush. The original guns that had all of the blue worn off will usually have a few small spots remaining in the protected corners and the surface will be varying shades of gray.

more pictures

 

[Brian R]

grandpa is old and doesnt what lever action model it is. Anyone recognize what it is?

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more pictures

 

[Mark W.]

Its actually pretty simple if it was a Winchester it would clearly say so on the Tang. I have never seen a Winchester so worn as to loose its trademark and model.