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Rare Winchester 1873 3rd Model .44-40 cal. NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Rare Winchester 1873 3rd Model .44-40 cal. NVSN
HELD AT THE DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND CASINO, HOTEL, EVENT CENTER
1906 DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND
DEADWOOD, SD. 57732
Rare Winchester 1873 3rd Model .44-40 cal. NVSN factory engraved short rifle showing fair condition with one of one thousand engraved on barrel, set trigger, and deluxe walnut stocks checkered. Rifle shows heavy use with 20" barrel and may showing a silver gray old patina, scattered areas of pin prick pitting, forend cap engraved, the receiver with deer panel scene on left side plate, scroll engraving on right side, top and bottom of receiver, dust cover and lifter block, stamped 1 in front of set trigger and 4 behind. Lower left side of tang is stamped XX5 under rear stock, stocks showing faint checkering, forend with chips and loss to top edges, rear displaying beautiful figural grain, crescent buttplate plain and not engraved. Octagon barrel 20", forend 8" long. A once fine rifle showing hard and heavy use leaving one to only wonder about its past. Action is smooth although hammer doesn't stay cocked. Antique. Est. 3500-6500