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WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL LEVER ACTION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL LEVER ACTION CARBINE.
Cal. 38-40. S# 345886B. Bbl. 20" w/ barleycorn front sight & carbine ladder rear sight. Full length mag. Action has saddle ring & staple on left side. Fitted w/ replacement forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ carbine style trapdoor steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter dated June 8, 2004 showing the following information "Carbine / 38 caliber / received in warehouse on July 10, 1890 / Shipped from warehouse on July 11,1890, order numbered 14411". Also included is original carbine forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel rifle buttplate. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing scattered surface corrosion & handling marks. Replacement wood has oversized fit & is stained ready for finishing. Action has stiff operation. Pitted bore retaining largely intact rifling. Original wood shows heavy wear w/ dents & handling marks. (01-19209/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.