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Lot 1015:Antique Winchester Model 1873 Rifle in .22 Short Caliber

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1015:Antique Winchester Model 1873 Rifle in .22 Short Caliber

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .22 Short Caliber with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1888 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. Winchester only manufactured approximately 19,552 Model 1873s in .22 short or .22 long between 1884 and 1904. The octagon barrel is marked with the two-line address/King's patent marking on the upper flat and "22 SHORT" at the breech. The bottom of the cartridge elevator is marked "22 CAL./SHORT." The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, receipt at the warehouse on 6 August 1888, and shipment the next day in order number 10591.

ConditionFine, retains 50% plus of the original blue finish and faint traces of the original case colors on the hammer and lever with the balance having thinned to a mixture of brown and grey patinas. The wood is very good with numerous scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1873
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge22 short
Barrel24 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1625
Catalog page15
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