FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

Revised: 10/5/2009

Additional Information: Accompanied by Factory Letter , not in description, confirming configuration.

FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 15792. Cal. 44-40. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, dovetailed miniature Rocky Mountain front sight, replacement serrated side, “V” notch sporting rear sight, dovetail for orig carbine ladder sight is present. First model 73 receiver with mortised dust cover, cover missing. Left side with staple and saddle ring. Mounted with straight grain walnut, steel carbine buttplate with trap door, standard forend with band. PROVENANCE: Herbert G. Wellington Jr. Estate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains a blue blending with brown patina finish, normal nicks & scratches and some areas with shallow surface oxidation. Replacement front bbl band. Receiver retains a restored blue finish, with wear at sharp edges, faint mark from saddle ring and blending with a brown patina. Stock is sound with hairline crack behind top tang, some minor chips on both side of lower tang, typical nicks, dings & handling marks and retains a dark open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with normal nicks, dings & dents, and retains a dark open grain oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with a very nice shiny bore. 4-38526 BDT257 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1521	$3,450.00	Revised: 10/5/2009 Additional Information: Accompanied by Factory Letter , not in description, confirming configuration. FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 15792. Cal. 44-40. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, dovetailed miniature Rocky Mountain front sight, replacement serrated side, “V” notch sporting rear sight, dovetail for orig carbine ladder sight is present. First model 73 receiver with mortised dust cover, cover missing. Left side with staple and saddle ring. Mounted with straight grain walnut, steel carbine buttplate with trap door, standard forend with band. PROVENANCE: Herbert G. Wellington Jr. Estate. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains a blue blending with brown patina finish, normal nicks & scratches and some areas with shallow surface oxidation. Replacement front bbl band. Receiver retains a restored blue finish, with wear at sharp edges, faint mark from saddle ring and blending with a brown patina. Stock is sound with hairline crack behind top tang, some minor chips on both side of lower tang, typical nicks, dings & handling marks and retains a dark open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with normal nicks, dings & dents, and retains a dark open grain oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with a very nice shiny bore. 4-38526 BDT257 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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