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SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1873 RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1873 RIFLE.
Cal. 32 WCF. S# 248410B. Bbl. 24" half oct. Full mag. Dovetail bead front sight w/ dovetail adj. rear sight. Rear tang has flip up peep sight. Uncheckered forend. Uncheckered straight grip stock w/ steel crescent buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter providing the following information "Type: Rifle / Caliber: 32 / Barrel Type: 1/2 Octagon / Trigger: Plain / Received in warehouse on August 11, 1887 / Shipped from warehouse on August 13,1887, Order number 22082". CONDITION: bbl. has original blue w/ areas toning of brown patina. Sharp edge wear on oct. portion. Mag. tube has turned a brown patina w/ areas of original blue showing. Receiver has good, original blue w/ wear on sharp edges. Right sideplate is toned brown patina. Forend has original finish, blending w/ hand worn patina & minor handling marks. Buttstock has light coat of added finish w/ wear in grip area, minor nicks & dings. Bore is dark. (01-17924/BT). ANTIQUE. $3,500-4,500.