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WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 44 WCF, (44-40). S# 4439. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ sporting sights. Full length mag. 1st model action w/ raised thumb print mortised dust cover. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1875. UNATTCHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms record check confirms configuration and list a ship date of June 22, 1875 to order number 3447. CONDITION: metal has a light gray brown appearance w/ areas of light pitting & handling marks. Dust cover thumb print shows checkering wear w/ 3 added cut lines. Wood shows heavy wear w/ dents, scratches & marks. Forearm has small chips around receiver & forearm cap. Functioning action. Bore has dark lightly pitted appearance over intact rifling. (01-23406/DS). ANTIQUE. $2000-3000.