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Lot 50:Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 50:Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Excellent Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Casehardened Frame and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1886 as a third model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edge. The accompanying factory letter confirms this rifle with an octagon barrel in .38 caliber, plain trigger and casehardened finish when received in the warehouse on November 24, 1886, and shipped the same day. German silver blade and elevation adjustable sights on a barrel marked with the two-line address/patent dates ahead of the rear sight and "38 WCF" at the breech. "38" CAL" is marked on the brass cartridge elevator. The upper tang has the model designation, and the lower tang has the serial number. Sling swivels are mounted on the underside of the buttstock and forend cap. The frame is casehardened. Mounted on a nicely figured walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock has a trapdoor buttplate holding a four piece cleaning rod.

ConditionExcellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with the balance turning to a plum. 95% vivid original case colors remain on the forend cap, hammer, receiver, lever and buttplate. 98% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. A highly attractive Model 1873 with vibrant casehardened frame for your growing Winchester collection.
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ManufacturerWinchester
Model1873
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge38 WCF
Barrel24 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4671
Catalog page45
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