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Lot 1080:Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

September 12th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1080:Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

September 12th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1882 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with rear serrations. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel and plain trigger when received in the warehouse on October 3, 1882 and shipped the next day. The rifle is equipped with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight. The rifle correctly lacks caliber designation markings. The upper tang has the model designation, and the lower tang has the serial number. The plain straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

ConditionFine, retaining 70% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. Traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The buttplate has a dark mottled brown patina. Some original niter blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is also fine with minor-moderate dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1873
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44 WCF
Barrel24 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1869
Catalog page96
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