Manufactured in 1903 this Winchester Model 1873 musket is a Third Model with the guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver and features a 30 inch barrel, 27 inch magazine, full length forend with three barrel bands, square base front sight/bayonet lug, military style folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards and carbine style buttplate with buttstock compartment, (cleaning rod included). The middle barrel band and butt are fitted with sling swivels. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." in front of the rear sight. The caliber designation "44 W.C.F." at the breech. "44 CAL" is also marked on the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The top of the receiver tang is marked "MODEL.1873." flanked by the foliate design and the lower tang is marked with the serial number. The hammer, lever and buttplate are casehardened and the remaining surfaces are blue. Mounted with a smooth oiled walnut forearm and straight grip stock.

Very fine. The musket retains 80% of the original blue finish with some scattered thinning , some edge wear, and a few areas of minor oxidation and gray patina on the receiver. The hammer retains 50% original case colors and the lever has a smooth mottled gray patina with healthy amounts of original case colors in protected areas. The buttplate retains much of the faded original case colors with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The wood is very fine with a moderate gouge on the right front of the forearm, and overall scattered minor dings and dents. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is fine.