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Lot 38:Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

December 6th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 38:Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

December 6th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,600 - $2,500

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1905 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edge. The included factory letter lists a shipment date of 2 April 1906 and a return and repair date of 24 August 1908. It has standard markings including the two-line Winchester address/King's patent marking on the upper barrel flat. It is fitted with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Provenance: The David L. DeLullo Jr. Collection

ConditionFine, retaining 80% of the original blue finish on the frame, grind marks visible on the barrel and battering around the magazine ferrule, showing an artificial grey patina, and some scattered light dings. The wood is also very good with some scattered minor dings and scratches. The firing pin does not retract properly when the bolt is returned to battery, otherwise mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1873

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge32 WCF

Barrel24 inch octagon

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is mostly bright with crisp rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX