This exceptionally fine Winchester Model 1873 Rifle was manufactured in 1886. Equipped with a Lyman blade front sight and folding two-leaf Lyman rear sight. The top barrel flat has the two-line address/patent information ahead of the rear sight and "44 CAL" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL. 1873.", the serial number is marked on the lower tang, and the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL." Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever, forend cap and buttplate, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a metal forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Very fine. The rifle retains 60% bright original blue finish with the balance a mottled brown patina. 60% of the original case colors remain on the hammer and traces of the lever. The loading gate retains 70% bright original nitre blue. The upper tang sight screws are present. The wood is fine with some minor pressure dents and scratches. The action needs work as the hammer releases from the half cock position when the trigger is pulled.