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Lot 107: Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Very Fine Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2019

Lot 107: Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Very Fine Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2019

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

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 24 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2221
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 73
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1884 as a third model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edge. Dovetail blade front sight and elevation buckhorn rear sight on a barrel stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "44 CAL" at the breech. The cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL." The upper tang has the model designation, and the lower tang has the serial number. The smooth straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate. Comes with a four-piece cleaning rod.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 80% plus bright original blue finish on the receiver with the magazine tube thinning to a brown. There is some abrasive marks visible on barrel. 85% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. 70% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever, and patterns of original case colors remain on the buttplate. The wood is also very fine showing minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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