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Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Octagon Rifle 1890

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:2,400.00 - 3,600.00 USD
Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Octagon Rifle 1890
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You are bidding on a Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Octagon Rifle. The rifle features a 24" octagon barrel, fancy grade walnut stock, buckhorn sights, dust cover, full length magazine. and blue'd finish. The Model 1873 was the standard for lever actions throughout the Frontier Period in the West which, in some areas like Montana, lasted well into the twentieth century. It is said that “more men- good and bad- were killed by this caliber than any other!” Most surviving specimens show heavy use and often abuse with broken or missing parts making this example far better than normally encountered. This rifle, in the very desirable large caliber .44-40. This 128 year old Winchester still retains fine deep aged blue patina. The 24” octagon barrel also retains excellent and clear Winchester markings as does the upper tang. Walnut butt stock appears to be a fancier grade than standard with tight wood to metal fit. This fine 1873 rifle also retains a very tight action and strong springs. The sliding dust cover on the receiver top is intact (these usually missing). The un-polished brass lifter on the receiver bottom is correctly and legibly engraved with “44 CAL” and shows an attractive mellow patina. The lever catch is also intact. This superior large caliber Model 1873 is in better condition than normally encountered on the collector market today. Even the bore shows strong rifling. Has a buckhorn rear sight and Winchester blade front sight. A fine example of a rifle produced in a factory before the wide spread use of electricity. This rifle recently came from a Arizona collection. This rifle was manufactured in 1890. Antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required. The serial number is 347485.