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Lot 13: Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Lot 13: Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38 WCF
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2995
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 12
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1892. The rifle has the Third Model integral dust cover rail, dust cover with serrated edges and concealed trigger pin. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS NEW HAVEN.CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1886. OCTOBER 16. 1860." and "38 WCF" is marked on the top of the barrel at the breech. The bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "38 CAL" in script letters. The upper receiver tang is marked "MODEL. 1873." in fancy letters flanked foliate designs, and the serial number is stamped in script on the lower tang. It has a ovetailed blade front and adjustable rear buckhorn sporting sights. It also has a blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate and is mounted with a smooth oil finished walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate with compartment containing a cleaning rod.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrel retains 75% slightly faded blue finish. The magazine tube has a smooth brown patina, and the receiver retains 70% original blue finish with some scattered minor pitting, edge wear and thinning. The hammer shows strong original case colors, and the lever has a smooth silver gray patina. The wood is fine and retains much of the original varnish, with a repaired break on the stock toe and some scattered minor dings and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.



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