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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Plain Pistol Grip Stock and Set Trigger

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,750.00 USD Estimated At:5,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Plain Pistol Grip Stock and Set Trigger
Manufactured in 1889. Silver blade dovetail front sight with sporting adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel has the standard two line address reading: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A./ -- KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.--" Third model integral dust cover rail. Set triggers. Equipped with a full magazine tube. Smooth oiled walnut forearm and semi-pistol grip stock.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 38 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 287234


Very fine as partially refinished. 90% original blue finish remains on the barrel showing minor thinning at high points with some scattered handling marks. The receiver retains 85% original blue finish with an isolated patch on pin prick type pitting on the left side and showing some high point wear and minor surface scratches. The lower tang has been repaired and reblued above the serial number markings. The buttstock has been lightly sanded and a repair (in the area of the tang repair) has been made on the pistol grip with a contrasting piece of wood. The action is fine.