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Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Lever Action Rifle, #335618, .32-20 cal., 26'' octagon barrel, blue finish, color case hardened lever and hammer, straight grip walnut stock, crescent steel buttplate, ''Rocky Mountain'' front sight with silver blade and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Upper tang is marked ''MODEL 1873'' with foliate design on each side. Barrel with two-line ''King's Improvement'' and ''October 16, 1860'' last patent date address. Mfg'd 1890. Rifle is in fine overall condition with approx. 60%-70% thinning and toning factory barrel blue, the balance with a light brown patina. Receiver retains approx. 85%-90% of a nice polished blue finish with tiny specks of reddish brown freckling and also shows light thinning and wear; areas of finish loss with a mellow brown patina. Dustcover has worn and toned to a light brown overall. All factory lettering is clean and clear. A very small amount of case color highlights can be found on the lever with specks of reddish brown oxidation in the handling areas. Hammer shows 75% lightly fading case colors. Buttplate has worn to a mostly silvery gray with cloudy dark spotting. Wood shows general small dings and scratches with a good tight fit at the upper and lower tang, etc. Forend with normal thinning to the finish from handling. Buttstock with what appears to be an older added coat of linseed oil type finish with a few spots of mild darkening near the metal. Action and bore are both fine with a smooth hammer and trigger; bore shows moderate wear to the lands but looks great for its age. Est.: $3,000-$5,000. (Antique)