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WINCHESTER RELIC MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 400.00 USD
WINCHESTER RELIC MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 22 Short RF. S# 191845. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ remnants of original sights. Mfg. 1885 (1873-1919) as 3 rd. model having integral dust cover rail. Suitable only as decorative wall hanger (or for parts) having too many issues to list. CONDITION: very poor & deemed not restorable. Damaged wood & missing parts to include carrier block & buttplate. Wood w/ many marks; buttstock retained only by bottom rear tang screw. Active oxidation throughout including bore. Lever functions w/ binding plus hammer will not stay cocked. Great for over the fireplace decoration. Replaced sideplates, links & lever pivot screw (good condition). PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22588/NW). ANTIQUE. $250-400.