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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. S# 7366. Bbl. 24" round w/ sporting sights. Full length mag. First model action has mortised thumb print dust cover. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Early 4 digit rifle mfg. in 1875. CONDITION: blue has largely faded to brown showing scattered spots of light pitting w/ areas of cleaning on the receiver. Wood has dark worn finish showing dents, scratches & marks. Bottom of forearm forward of the action has area of epoxy repair. Sound mechanics. Pitted bore retains partially intact rifling. (01-23420/DS). ANTIQUE. $2000-3000.