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VERY FINE WINCHESTER 1873 DELUXE 3RD MODEL LEVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:12,500.00 USD Estimated At:25,000.00 - 35,000.00 USD
VERY FINE WINCHESTER 1873 DELUXE 3RD MODEL LEVER

ACTION RIFLE. Cal 32 WCF (32-20). S# 107987A. Bbl. 24" octagon. Globe front sight with elevator adjustable sporting rear sight. Full length tubular magazine. Case colored action, hammer, lever and trigger with blued loading gate and dust cover. Front receiver ring is rebated. Walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with ebony insert of fancy walnut have style “H” factory checkering and case colored crescent steel buttplate. Case colored forearm cap and toeline of stock have factory sling swivels. Left inside of lower tang has “X” wood grain marking followed by assembly number “4587” followed by “3 PR”. Top tang channel of stock has matching assembly number. CONDITION: very fine. Bbl. and mag. tube retain over 98% blue showing light edge and carry wear. Action retains over 97% bright original case colors showing spots of freckling. Brass cartridge lifter has a pleasing mustard patina. Original wood finish shows areas of wear with scattered scratches and marks. Crisp mechanics. Front sight insert is missing. Bore retains strong rifling, showing scattered spots of light pitting. (01-22293/DS). ANTIQUE. $25,000-35,000.