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1873 front barrel band
Posted:
Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:09 pmby fauria
Hi everyone!
I recently got a Winchester model 1873 from my Grand Father. It is in overall good condition, but has one missing part: the front barrel band. I have attached a picture of the rifle.
If anyone knows where can I buy a replacement, I would really appreciate.
Thank you very much!
Re: 1873 front barrel band
Posted:
Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:07 amby SHOOTER13
Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum fauria !!
Try Numrich Gun Parts...
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers.htm
Re: 1873 front barrel band
Posted:
Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:33 amby Bama Leroy
if they don't have the dovetail band....try Jack First gun parts too.........
Re: 1873 front barrel band
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Wed Mar 25, 2015 1:47 pmby SHOOTER13
Re: 1873 front barrel band
Posted:
Wed Mar 25, 2015 2:03 pmby fauria
Thank you! I already got the band, however it is not threaded. Do you know how could I make a thread for the screw?
Re: 1873 front barrel band
Posted:
Wed Mar 25, 2015 4:03 pmby Bama Leroy
unless there's a counter sink for a screw head on one side, it should be pinned, not screwed.
perhaps you should take it to a gunsmith.............
Re: 1873 front barrel band
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Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:54 pmby SHOOTER13
Yea...that's out of my realm of expertise too !
Re: 1873 front barrel band
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Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:13 amby Bama Leroy
i've got a box of old pins here, but don't know the exact size or i'd offer to send you one as a goodwill gesture.......but any competent smith should have one handy and be able to pin it for a few dollars.
or
Numrich arms sells "antique pin packs" with several different sizes included for a reasonable cost.