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Lot 3016:Inscribed Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Dual Tone

December 4th, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3016:Inscribed Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Dual Tone

December 4th, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Inscribed Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Unique Dual Tone Finish

This late Second Model rifle was manufactured in 1881 and multiple special order style features including rotating front sling swivel, single set trigger, and nickel plated side plates, lever, and buttplate. It also has a dovetailed beaded blade front sight with folding hood, sporting rear sight, long range tang mounted peep sight and a standard sporting rifle forearm and straight wrist stock. It is marked with the two line address and King's improvement marking on the top flat ahead of the rear sight, caliber designation on top at the breech and on the cartridge elevator, "MODEL 1873" under the peep sight base, and the serial number on the lower tang. In addition, the left side plate is inscribed "Geo. W. Green/Pgh, Pa. Fe. 21st 1883". Records indicate George W. Green on September 29, 1883 was registered as a physician and was born in and then residing in New Castle which is part of the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. A copy of the Cody Research verification confirms the caliber, octagon barrel, set trigger, and that it was received in the warehouse on October 19, 1881, and shipped on November 16 of that year (crossed out in the records). It is listed as returned in October of 1882 and shipped out again on November 17, 1882. The unique finish and inscription was likely added at that time.

ConditionVery fine as factory refurbished. The rifle retains 75% of the thinning blue finish and has a brown patina forming. 85% of the frosted original nickel plating which is flaking in some places. The wood is very good and has moderate handling wear, some gouges and slivers absent from the forearm, a few dents and dings on the buttstock, and some small chips. The markings are crisp throughout, and the action is functions, but the set trigger does not function.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1873
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge38 WCF
Barrel24 inch octagon
Finishblue/nickel
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2488
Catalog page26
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