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WINCHESTER 3rd. MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:325.00 USD Estimated At:650.00 - 900.00 USD
WINCHESTER 3rd. MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 44-40. S# 104366A. Bbl. 24" round with brass blade front sight plus buckhorn rear (no elevator). Mfg. 1882 (1873-1919; 720,610 units) having crescent buttplate, 9 1/4" forend plus 1 1/4" swivels; musket style on buttstock plus on forend cap. "Model 1873" on top tang plus 947 on left side of top tang. CONDITION: refinished with good attention to screw holes and contours. Very minimal lettering on bbl. Metal slightly proud of refinished stock set. Dust cover screw missing so it does not retract when operating the lever, compensating for the dust cover, action functions properly. Dull brass lifter. Missing compartment door on buttplate. Finished over prior pitting having spots of finish loss, scratches and active oxidation. Poor dark bore with wear and pitting. (01-22047/NW). ANTIQUE. $650-900.