WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 1ST MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 1ST MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44WCF (44-40). Early carbine with 20” round bbl, full magazine, 66 style front bbl band with integral sight, 2-position flip rear sight with thumbprint mortised dust cover, staple and ring on left side of receiver. Uncheckered wood with straight stock and smooth carbine buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum yellow sheet identifying this carbine with shipment date of 5/8/1878. SN 17080. CONDITION: Bbl and magazine tube are mostly a light brown patina with traces of finish in the sheltered areas and scattered light to moderate surface rust. Receiver retains 30-40% thin original blue with a balance a light patina. Wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish with a small repair to the left side of the forearm and three others on right side of buttstock. Bore is bright and shiny with a few scattered spots of rust. 4-48802 JR609 (6,500-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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
	899	$0.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 1ST MODEL SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44WCF (44-40). Early carbine with 20” round bbl, full magazine, 66 style front bbl band with integral sight, 2-position flip rear sight with thumbprint mortised dust cover, staple and ring on left side of receiver. Uncheckered wood with straight stock and smooth carbine buttplate with trap. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum yellow sheet identifying this carbine with shipment date of 5/8/1878. SN 17080. CONDITION: Bbl and magazine tube are mostly a light brown patina with traces of finish in the sheltered areas and scattered light to moderate surface rust. Receiver retains 30-40% thin original blue with a balance a light patina. Wood is sound and retains most of an old refinish with a small repair to the left side of the forearm and three others on right side of buttstock. Bore is bright and shiny with a few scattered spots of rust. 4-48802 JR609 (6,500-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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