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Lot #3086
Lot #4001

Lot 4000: Antique Special Order Casehardened Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Frame, Factory Letter, and Leather Scabbard

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4000: Antique Special Order Casehardened Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Frame, Factory Letter, and Leather Scabbard

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Frame, Factory Letter, and Leather Scabbard

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32 WCF
Barrel: 24 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 882
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is frosted with some light pitting and visible rifling.
Description:

Manufactured 1886. Included factory letter lists the rifle in .32 caliber with a half octagon barrel, plain trigger, Beach sight, half magazine, and casehardened when received at the warehouse on 17 February 1886 and shipped the next day in order number 4448. Includes a V.L. & A, Chicago marked leather rifle scabbard.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with most of the refinished blue on the barrel, traces of original case colors, and a few scattered light handling marks on the refinished wood. Mechanically excellent. The leather scabbard is fine with mild wear.



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