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Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD
Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
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Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle, 3rd Type, #136741A, .38-40 CF cal., 26'' octagonal barrel, standard open rifle sights, marked with maker's name, address and King's Improvement patent dates in two lines on top flat and ''38-Cal'' at breech; full-length mag tube beneath; receiver has loop operating lever that drops breech for auto cartridge loading and top ejection, a sliding dustcover, is marked ''Model 1873'' flanked by feather-like flourishes at top tang, ser. no. at bottom tang, and ''38 Cal.'' on bottom of brass cartridge lifter; oil-finished walnut forearm with steel nosecap and matching buttstock with steel crescent buttplate having a sliding door opening to a butt trap for a jointed cleaning rod (not present). Mfg'd ca. 1883, in blued finish but for case hardened hammer, lever and buttplate. Condition is very good. Barrel retains approx. 40% thinning original blue, receiver with 50% thinning blue, casehardened parts are gunmetal gray. Stocks are solid with minor marks, pleasing grain and color, and an added thin coat of varnish. Edges and markings are sharp; action is smooth and sure; bore is clean showing overall light frosting and defined rifling. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (Antique)*