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Historic Winchester 1873 .44-40 cal. SN 178506

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Historic Winchester 1873 .44-40 cal. SN 178506
HELD AT THE DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND CASINO, HOTEL, EVENT CENTER
1906 DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND
DEADWOOD, SD. 57732
from the early Turkey Track Ranch in Arizona, includes letter from the consignor who purchased the gun from a family member over 20 yrs ago, letter states the carbine was carried by a Turkey Track cowboy on trail drive to Big Timber and Lewistown MT area on two seperate drives, the cowboy and his gun staying in Montana after the last drive. Left side stock shows Turkey Track brand next to 6 unknown kill marks. Good overall condition third model with dust cover removed, cleaning rod in butt stock present, metal surfaces silver gray drifting drown, original saddle ring shows moderate wear into receiver. Walnut stocks with moderate dings and dents as expected from a true cowboy gun that's seen many trail miles. Mechanically sound with good firm action and good bore. Antique. Mfg'd 1885. Est. 2500-3800