*HARD TO FIND WINCHESTER 1873 TRAPPER 16″ SADDLE RING CARBINE.

*HARD TO FIND WINCHESTER 1873 TRAPPER 16″ SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 545151. Cal. 44 WCF. 16″ rnd bbl, full mag, barley corn front sight, “1873” marked carbine ladder rear sight. Top of bbl in front of magazine band marked “WINCHESTERS REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT./KINGS IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.” A circle “WP” proof mark can be found on bbl in front of rear sight and top front of receiver. Standard 3rd model receiver with dust cover, staple with ring on left side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate with trap door, 7-7/8″ forend with sgl band. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying gun as 44 cal carbine, 16″ bbl, received in warehouse April 6, 1900, shipped from warehouse on May 18, 1900 on Order No. 1427. Also a photo copy of original ledger supporting these details. There is also a hand written letter by an unknown previous owner describing his acquisition in the 1970’s from rancher in eastern Arizona, and the gun having belonged to his father who had been on the ranch since the late 1800’s. He said he used it to shoot rattlesnakes and coyotes. CONDITION: Good to very good. Metal surfaces of this baby carbine show wear and retain a mixture of silver and brown patina with nicks, dings & scratches from its many years of use. Stock and forend are solid and fairly well fit, and show numerous nicks & dings and a western weathered look. Stock has some carved initials of “H” on right side and an “MT” on left side. Mechanics are good with a surprisingly nice bore with some fine scattered pitting. 4-39748 BDT128 (8,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2024	$9,775.00	HARD TO FIND WINCHESTER 1873 TRAPPER 16″ SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 545151. Cal. 44 WCF. 16″ rnd bbl, full mag, barley corn front sight, “1873” marked carbine ladder rear sight. Top of bbl in front of magazine band marked “WINCHESTERS REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT./KINGS IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.” A circle “WP” proof mark can be found on bbl in front of rear sight and top front of receiver. Standard 3rd model receiver with dust cover, staple with ring on left side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate with trap door, 7-7/8″ forend with sgl band. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Winchester letter identifying gun as 44 cal carbine, 16″ bbl, received in warehouse April 6, 1900, shipped from warehouse on May 18, 1900 on Order No. 1427. Also a photo copy of original ledger supporting these details. There is also a hand written letter by an unknown previous owner describing his acquisition in the 1970’s from rancher in eastern Arizona, and the gun having belonged to his father who had been on the ranch since the late 1800’s. He said he used it to shoot rattlesnakes and coyotes. CONDITION: Good to very good. Metal surfaces of this baby carbine show wear and retain a mixture of silver and brown patina with nicks, dings & scratches from its many years of use. Stock and forend are solid and fairly well fit, and show numerous nicks & dings and a western weathered look. Stock has some carved initials of “H” on right side and an “MT” on left side. Mechanics are good with a surprisingly nice bore with some fine scattered pitting. 4-39748 BDT128 (8,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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