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Lot 18:Winchester 1873 Rifle 22 short

April 29th, 2016|Rock Island, IL

Lot 18:Winchester 1873 Rifle 22 short

April 29th, 2016|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,000 - $3,000

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in 22 Short Caliber

This Third Model Winchester 1872 rifle with the distinctive integral dust cover rail was manufactured in 1888. Blade front sight and buckhorn rear sight (elevator missing) with a Lyman tang peep sight. The top barrel flat has the two line address/patent marking ahead of the rear sight with "22 SHORT" at the breech. The brass cartridge elevator is marked "22 CAL / SHORT". Smooth straight grip stock and smooth replacement forearm, with iron forend cap and crescent buttplate.

ConditionVery good as having once been cleaned with 40% original blue remaining overall with the majority being on the receiver. There are numerous nicks and dings over most of the receiver with the barrel exhibiting light pitting. The buttstock is fine, forearm revarnished. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1873

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge22 short

Barrel24 inch octagon

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL