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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# 25127. Bbl. 24" octagon. Sporting front sight w/ sporting leaf rear sight. Full length mag. Action features a mortised thumb print dust cover. Other features include desirable single set trigger & sling swivel. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Left side of stock near the buttplate is stamped "J F/O". Mfg. 1878. CONDITION: metal finish is fading to gray w/ some evidence of touch up. Sanded & refinished wood shows dents & handling marks. Forearm has a long crack on right side w/ small chips at action. Functioning action & set trigger. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. (01-23412/DS). ANTIQUE. $2000-3000.