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Lot 322:Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

June 21st, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 322:Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

June 21st, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$900 - $1,500

Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured 1884 per Madis, barrel and magazine shortened. Included factory letter lists the rifle in .38 caliber with a 28 inch octagon barrel, set trigger, and casehardened finish when received at the warehouse on 19 August 1884 and shipped on 20 August 1884 in order number 14307. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

ConditionGood overall with a mix of refinished blue and dark grey-brown patina, traces of silvered case colors, and a couple hairline cracks and scattered minor handling marks in the revarnished wood. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1873

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge38 WCF

Barrel20 inch octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX