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Lot 11:Winchester Model 1873 .22 Short Rifle

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 11:Winchester Model 1873 .22 Short Rifle

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Exceptional Documented Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .22 Short Caliber with Factory Letter

Per the included factory letter, the serial number for this rifle was applied on September 13, 1893 and the rifle was received in the warehouse on December 23, 1893 and shipped on January 30, 1894 with an octagon barrel in .22 Short and plain trigger. The barrel is fitted with a dovetailed blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and "22 SHORT" at the breech. The "MODEL 1873" marked upper tang has a 62-B sight which was made for the Model 1873. The third model receiver has an integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. The cartridge elevator is marked "22 CAL./SHORT." The serial number is marked on the lower tang. The hammer, lever and buttplate are casehardened. The remaining surfaces are blued. The forearm and straight grip stock are nicely figured walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a solid crescent buttplate.

ConditionExcellent, retaining 90% strong original blue finish. 85% original case colors remain on the hammer and buttplate. The wood very fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A high condition Model 1873 in .22 Short that will be a welcome addition to your Winchester collection.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1873
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge22 short
Barrel24 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4199
Catalog page15
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