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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Straight Stock Deluxe Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle, #119265A, .44-40 cal., 26'' round blue barrel, case hardened frame, lever, hammer and buttplate; checkered XX walnut stock. Left side of lower tang marked ''XX/4572/R''; upper tang channel of buttstock marked ''4572''; inside toe of buttplate marked ''4572''; early unmarked brass lifting block; correct bright blade front sight and sporting rear sight. Shipped from the warehouse November 22, 1883 on Order #9210, as verified by factory letter. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 92% lightly thinning and toning blue to barrel and mag tube. Case hardened frame, sideplates, hammer and lever retain 85% lightly thinning vivid colors. Beautifully patinaed brass lifting block with sharp corners. Buttplate has toned dark with minor silvering and case colors in protected areas. Stocks with light scuffs and scratches and mostly sharp checkering. Loading gate shows 85% niter-blue coloration. Set trigger needs adjustment or possible repair. Approx. 60%-75% blue remains to bolt and extractor. 3rd Model dustcover retains 85%-90% thinning blue with scratches and light toning to brown. Screw slots are straight and true. Action remains crisp, bore is fine with only minor frosting in grooves. Est.: $15,000-$20,000. (Antique)