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Lot 3033:Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

December 6th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3033:Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

December 6th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Outstanding Near New Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

This is a stunning example of an unused Winchester Model 1873 that was manufactured in 1882. It has the correct Third Model guide rail and dust cover. The factory letter confirms the caliber, special order extra long 26 inch round barrel, plain trigger, and that it was received in the warehouse on September 26, 1883, and shipped the following day in order 7240. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" and is factory drilled and tapped for a tang-mounted sight. The cartridge elevator has "32 CAL" on the bottom. The barrel is fitted with a Lyman dovetailed beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight and is marked with the two-line address/King's improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight and "32 W.C.F." at the breech. The hammer, lever and buttplate are casehardened, and the remaining surfaces are blue. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock fitted with a crescent buttplate.

ConditionNear new. The rifle retains 99% original blue finish showing a few minor handling marks. The remaining metal surfaces retain 98% plus original case colors. The wood is also excellent plus showing a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. This is an extraordinary example of an antique Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle that would be extremely hard to improve upon.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1873
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge32 WCF
Barrel26 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1358
Catalog page28
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