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Lot 2053:Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

May 6th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 2053:Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

May 6th, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Third Model manufactured in 1887. The two-line address/King's improvement patent dates are marked on top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight, and "32 W.C.F." is at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL. 1873." flanked by fancy foliate. The serial number is marked on the lower tang, and the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL." The left side of the receiver has "R.M.C./From/R.L.C." crudely scratched into it. It has a dovetailed German silver blade front sight, adjustable buckhorn sporting rear sight, blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate; and is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a metal forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

ConditionVery good. The rifle retains 30% original blue finish with a dark patina on the balance and shows scattered areas of moderate dark oxidation, most noticeable on the forward barrel and magazine tube. The hammer and lever have a dark patina with some moderate oxidation on the lever. The wood is also very good with some scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1873
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge32 WCF
Barrel24 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1849
Catalog page41
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