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WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:1,750.00 - 2,500.00 USD
WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 38 WCF (.38-40). S# 251862B. Bbl. 24" octagon with sporting sights. Full length mag. Blue finish with case colored hammer & lever. Walnut forend & straight grip stock with crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Mfg. 1888. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 4 piece steel cleaning rod held in stock compartment. CONDITION: 70% fading blue with scattered light pitting showing carry wear. Hammer & lever show traces of case colors on sides. Metal has a blotchy overspray of varnish, cleaning would improve the appearance considerably. Unsanded wood has added varnish over scratches & marks with areas of age darkening. Sound action. Bore is generally bright with strong rifling showing small; spots of pitting. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Jack Verret Sr. (01-21624/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,500.