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1873 Winchester Cut-Down Rifle, Pictured in J. Baldwin's Indian Gun Book

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
1873 Winchester Cut-Down Rifle, Pictured in J. Baldwin's Indian Gun Book
1873 Winchester Cut-Down Rifle. Pictured in J. Baldwin's Indian Gun Book. Tag reads "Used at Custer Battle 1876. Indian fled to Missouri". IMPORTANT NOTE: even though tag reads as such, serial # indicates gun was manufactured in 1889. 37" long. (est $5,000-7,000). Provenance: Indian Ridge Museum Collection. Sold at R. C Vietzen sale. Condition Report: Rifle barrel and magazine have been cut down. Wood is discolored. Metal is rough and pitted. Rough bore