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Hi All, I'm a complete newcomer to this forum and hope this request is directed to the correct thread/audience.
I have an old 1873 that was discovered in Arizona some 20 years ago.
Matching serial numbers (98) are stamped on the cylinder, the frame and two locations under the grips. The only other markings are what appears to be a capital "U" and a mirror image of the capital letter "R", also under the grips. I'll try to attach a photo, forum rules permitting.
The calibre is 44-40 and the revolver is my everyday shooter for Western Action using soft black powder loads.
I would like to know about the the guns history and historic significance, so hopefully somebody can shed some light on it.
I have an old 1873 that was discovered in Arizona some 20 years ago.
Matching serial numbers (98) are stamped on the cylinder, the frame and two locations under the grips. The only other markings are what appears to be a capital "U" and a mirror image of the capital letter "R", also under the grips. I'll try to attach a photo, forum rules permitting.
The calibre is 44-40 and the revolver is my everyday shooter for Western Action using soft black powder loads.
I would like to know about the the guns history and historic significance, so hopefully somebody can shed some light on it.
