Lot 3085:Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

December 5th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3085:Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

December 5th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$4,500 - $7,000

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .44 WCF

Manufactured in 1906 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with grip serrations at the rear and standard markings including Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Fitted with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate containing an included four-piece cleaning rod. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection

ConditionVery fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish, 60% of the muted case colors, and 50% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance a mostly a smooth grey patina and some mild plum colored pitting visible primarily near the muzzle. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches and a drilled hole in the bottom of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1873

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge44 WCF

Barrel24 inch octagon

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL