Please school me on this 1873.
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 4:54 am
Hello.
I'm a bolt action milsurp guy and completely out of my element here.
My computer-phobic friend has an 1873 and we are working to educate ourselves a bit.
I know photos are king, so I took a bunch.
We are hoping to learn:
Shooter or wall hanger? What to check to determine fitness?
(So far I've learned black powder only and no jacketed rounds)
Resources for disassemble, reassemble, function check?
Values: If you were selling, what would you ask? If buying, what would you offer? Insurance value?
Which poly stock and scope mount should we....just KIDDING!
Recommended care? Would the oily rag and spilled coffee approach I apply to my milsurps be appropriate or does this older, browner relic required a different regiment?
Thanks in advance for your input, and now the pics!
Jay
I'm a bolt action milsurp guy and completely out of my element here.
My computer-phobic friend has an 1873 and we are working to educate ourselves a bit.
I know photos are king, so I took a bunch.
We are hoping to learn:
Shooter or wall hanger? What to check to determine fitness?
(So far I've learned black powder only and no jacketed rounds)
Resources for disassemble, reassemble, function check?
Values: If you were selling, what would you ask? If buying, what would you offer? Insurance value?
Which poly stock and scope mount should we....just KIDDING!
Recommended care? Would the oily rag and spilled coffee approach I apply to my milsurps be appropriate or does this older, browner relic required a different regiment?
Thanks in advance for your input, and now the pics!
Jay