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MODEL 73 WINCHESTER RIFLE IN 22 SHORT.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,375.00 USD Estimated At:2,750.00 - 3,500.00 USD
MODEL 73 WINCHESTER RIFLE IN 22 SHORT.

Cal. 22S. S# 197203B. Standard configuration w/ 24 1/4" bbl. has Winchester markings on top flat at center w/ cal. at rear. Bbl. is fitted w/ semi buckhorn V-notch rear sight & silver blade front. Cartridges feed through full length mag. tube which is retained by slot at muzzle. 3rd Model action w/ dustcover is marked "Model 1873" on top tang. S# is at rear of bottom tang & cal. is engraved on bronze cartridge lifter. Plain American walnut stock has crescent buttplate. Matching forend attaches w/ steel cap. CONDITION: good. Bbl. & mag. tube retaining traces of original blue on nearly all gray to brown patina. Action also shows traces of blue where protected & is also mostly brown patina. There are traces of case color on sides of hammer. Buttstock retains most of its original varnish w/ many scratches & marks. Forend finish is mostly all gone. Bore is dark & heavily pitted. Mechanically good. (01-20945/MGM). CURIO. $2,750-3,500.