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Atlanta Police mkd Winchester M.1873 LA Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Atlanta Police mkd Winchester M.1873 LA Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Atlanta Police Marked Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle, #331930B, .44 WCF cal., 24'' octagon barrel marked in two-lines Winchester's Repeating Arms, New Haven, Conn. U.S.A. / King's Improvement'' and patent dates; straight walnut stock and forend, brass blade front sight, buckhorn rear sight, with dustcover. Upper tang is marked ''1873'', with serial number on lower tang. Winchester records show that this rifle was factory inscribed ''Atlanta Police'', having a rack number of 74 to left sideplate, falling within the proper serial number range of other documented Atlanta Police Dept. marked Model 1873s. Sling swivels were also a special feature ordered with this rifle. With Winchester Factory information sheet stating that this rifle was shipped on Feb. 24, 1890. Bottom edge of stock with 25 notches. Condition is very good overall. Receiver retains approx. 35%-40% original blue finish, mainly in protected areas near sideplate, dustcover and beneath lever; remaining exposed surfaces with a pleasing brown patina. Forend with very little original varnish remaining, as well as a hairline crack that runs the full length of the wood. Stock with scattered light to moderate scratches and impressions. Atlanta Police, Winchester barrel markings and model designation remain clear and well defined. Action is crisp, bore is fine with nice rifling. Rifle shows signs of honest use and age. Est.: $6,000-$7,500. (Antique)