Hi All, Been looking for a cheap 73 for sometime now. Possibly have found one that is in need of some(lots)work. It is a 32cal. with octogan barrel. I don't have the serial number, prolly get it Monday. The gun needs work, a new or replacement wood. The lever is loose and doesn't want to stay up aga...

Hi, I'm new here and new to lever guns. I presently don't have a lever gun, but am very much interested in the old Winchester and Colt pump lightning rifles. I'm mostly a sxs double shotgun person. I wanted to get your expert opinion on a gun that i have come across. A 1873 Winchester 32cal. ser.#16...