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Lot 24:Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .44 W.C.F.

August 25th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 24:Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .44 W.C.F.

August 25th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .44 W.C.F.

The Winchester Model 1873 rifles are known as one of the "guns that won the West", and these rifles in .44 W.C.F. were very popularly paired with a Colt Frontier Six Shooter in the same caliber, so that only one type of ammunition needed to be sourced and carried on the frontier. Manufactured in 1884 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. Two-line address/King's patent marking and "44 W.C.F." on the top barrel flat, model designation on the upper tang, serial number on the lower tang, and "44 CAL." on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. Fitted with Lyman beaded blade front and elevation adjustable notch rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and a straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

ConditionVery good, retains 30% of the original blue finish, traces of the original case colors, and 30% of the original niter blue on the loading gate with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth brown patina and a few scattered patches of light surface pitting. The wood is also very good with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent. Overall, a rifle that has the look of a cared for frontier companion!
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ManufacturerWinchester
Model1873
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44 WCF
Barrel24 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2869
Catalog page30
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