1873 front barrel band

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Copper BB
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:09 pm
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!
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:07 am
Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum fauria !!

Try Numrich Gun Parts...

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers.htm

.410
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Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:36 pm
Location: Northeast Alabama
PostPosted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:33 am
if they don't have the dovetail band....try Jack First gun parts too.........
PostPosted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 1:47 pm
Link:

http://www.jackfirstgun.com/index.php

Copper BB
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Joined: Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:56 am
PostPosted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 2:03 pm
Thank you! I already got the band, however it is not threaded. Do you know how could I make a thread for the screw?

.410
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Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:36 pm
Location: Northeast Alabama
PostPosted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 4:03 pm
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.............
PostPosted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:54 pm
Yea...that's out of my realm of expertise too !

.410
Posts: 42
Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:36 pm
Location: Northeast Alabama
PostPosted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:13 am
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.

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