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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Sporting Rifle, 3rd Type

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,100.00 USD
Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Sporting Rifle, 3rd Type
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Sporting Rifle, 3rd Type, #355171 B, .38-40 CF cal., 24" octagonal barrel with standard sights, marked with maker's name and address + King's Improvement 1866-60 pat. dates at top flat, "38 W.C.F." at breech; receiver is marked "38 Cal." on brass cartridge lifter, "Model 1873" at top tang, serial number lower, has 3rd Type sliding dustcover. Oil-finished walnut stocks have steel nosecap and crescent buttplate with butt trap for rods (not present). Mfg'd 1890. Condition is good retaining traces of original blue (much blue in trigger area), else smooth gray gunmetal with sharp edges and markings. Stocks are sound and smooth showing deluxe grain, light handling marks, added finish. Action is crisp, bore shows light erosion (esp. muzzle), fine rifling. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (Antique)