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Lot 3054:Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3054:Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1889 as a third model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. The accompanying factory letter confirms the octagon barrel in .44 caliber and plain trigger. The rifle was received in the warehouse on June 27, 1889 and shipped on August 12. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight and is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "44 WCF" at the breech. The cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL." The lower tang has the serial number, and the upper tang is stamped "MODEL 1873." The straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate. Includes a four piece cleaning rod. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

ConditionFine as showing authentic use and care, retaining 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina and a few patches of pitting on the receiver. The wood is also fine with minor dings and scratches and a stabilized hairline crack near the toe. Mechanically excellent. An authentic Model 1873 for your Winchester or frontier collection.
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ManufacturerWinchester
Model1873
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44 WCF
Barrel24 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1775
Catalog page40
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