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Lot 226: Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Documentation

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Lot 226: Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Documentation

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Documentation

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38-40
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1759
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 49
Class: Antique
Description:

According to factory records (copy of letter included), this rifle arrived at the warehouse 7 November 1882 and shipped 11 days later, in the following configuration: rifle, 38 caliber, round barrel, plain trigger and rifle butt. Dovetail blade and semi-buckhorn sights, with the two line address and "38 - CAL" on top of the barrel, "-Model 1873-" on the upper tang, and a smooth straight wrist stock. Consignor notes state that this rifle was attended to by Turnbull Restoration.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally restored, with 95% plus of the blue finish, showing areas of brown patina and mild spotting and handling marks overall. Stock is also very fine, with mild dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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