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Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,400.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 4,750.00 USD
Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
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Estimate: $3500 - 4750
Manufactured in 1885, this particular example is a Third Model with the distinctive integral dust cover rail and a special order button magazine. Sporting rear sight and Lyman tang peep sight with front sight missing. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "32 CAL" at the breech. The brass cartridge elevator is stamped "32 CAL." over a hand marked "20". The lower tang has the serial number. Blue barrel with remaining metal surfaces casehardened. Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with iron end cap and crescent buttplate.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 176396A
Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 60% thinned original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The dust cover retains 40% original blue finish. The receiver, hammer, lever, and buttplate retain 25% original case colors with the balance a smooth gray patina. There is some very scattered minor spotting and pitting. The wood is fine with exception of numerous minor dings and scratches with a couple minor dents on top of the comb and few long scratches. Mechanically fine.