FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 121172A. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). 20″ oct bbl, full magazine, hooded adjustable front sight and short semi-buckhorn rear sight with knurled edges. Mounted with very nicely figured, flame grain American walnut, checkered, with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap containing a 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Receiver has a sgl set trigger. Left side of lower tang is stamped with assembly number “4740″, “XXX” and “R”. Assembly number “458” is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Receiver & sideplates are engraved possibly by one of the Ulrichs as shown in several texts on Winchester engraving. Engraving consists of the small rnd vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a field & forest scene with foliate arabesque patterns fore & aft with one scroll terminating in a large flower blossom. Front & rear flats of receiver are engraved to match. Right side has matching engraving with foliate arabesque patterns terminating in a large flower blossom on the sideplate. Top & bottom of receiver, dust cover, top tang, forend cap & buttplate tang are engraved to match. Factory letter states this gun was originally in 32 Cal. oct bbl, case hardened receiver, checkered stock and set trigger, engraved for $2.50; shipped from the factory on April 26, 1883 in an order of 10 guns to unknown recipient. PROVENANCE: Lewis Yearout 1980. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal has freckled, spotted appearance. Markings and engraving are all discernible as can be seen in photos. Sling swivel is missing from nosecap and no provision for swivel in stock. Stocks are sound and solid with numerous small scratches, dents and other small blemishes. About a 1″ x 1″ puttied repair in the upper right front section of buttstock as can be seen in photos. According to Mr. Yearout’s notes he replaced the stock to conform to letter with XXX wood from another Winchester. Hammer spring is replaced as is hammer spring screw. Mechanically gun functions adequately and rifling is discernible though pitted. 4-53805 JS91 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2032

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2032	$10,350.00	FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 121172A. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). 20″ oct bbl, full magazine, hooded adjustable front sight and short semi-buckhorn rear sight with knurled edges. Mounted with very nicely figured, flame grain American walnut, checkered, with straight stock & crescent buttplate with trap containing a 4-pc brass & iron cleaning rod. Receiver has a sgl set trigger. Left side of lower tang is stamped with assembly number “4740″, “XXX” and “R”. Assembly number “458” is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Receiver & sideplates are engraved possibly by one of the Ulrichs as shown in several texts on Winchester engraving. Engraving consists of the small rnd vignette of a standing whitetail buck in a field & forest scene with foliate arabesque patterns fore & aft with one scroll terminating in a large flower blossom. Front & rear flats of receiver are engraved to match. Right side has matching engraving with foliate arabesque patterns terminating in a large flower blossom on the sideplate. Top & bottom of receiver, dust cover, top tang, forend cap & buttplate tang are engraved to match. Factory letter states this gun was originally in 32 Cal. oct bbl, case hardened receiver, checkered stock and set trigger, engraved for $2.50; shipped from the factory on April 26, 1883 in an order of 10 guns to unknown recipient. PROVENANCE: Lewis Yearout 1980. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal has freckled, spotted appearance. Markings and engraving are all discernible as can be seen in photos. Sling swivel is missing from nosecap and no provision for swivel in stock. Stocks are sound and solid with numerous small scratches, dents and other small blemishes. About a 1″ x 1″ puttied repair in the upper right front section of buttstock as can be seen in photos. According to Mr. Yearout’s notes he replaced the stock to conform to letter with XXX wood from another Winchester. Hammer spring is replaced as is hammer spring screw. Mechanically gun functions adequately and rifling is discernible though pitted. 4-53805 JS91 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2032 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.