WINCHESTER 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

WINCHESTER 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 44-40 WCF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, barley corn front sight, two leaf flip up rear sight, markings on bbl are not visible. Standard 3rd model receiver with staple and ring on left side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate with trap door, standard forend with band. All metal surfaces retain an old thick nickel plating. PROVENANCE: Herbert G. Wellington Jr. Estate. CONDITION: Very good. The nickel plating is retained on most of the metal surfaces with some flaking showing brown patina, normal nicks, dings & scratches, and must have some kind of dried coating of preventative on it, as it carries a yellow/gold look. Stock is sound with normal nicks & dings, a few minor pressure dents and retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with hairline crack from bbl band forward, some shallow scratches and minor nicks & dings, and retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a good bore, strong rifling and only a few minor shallow pits. 4-38527 BDT261 (1,000-2,000)

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
	1526	$2,300.00	WINCHESTER 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 44-40 WCF. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, barley corn front sight, two leaf flip up rear sight, markings on bbl are not visible. Standard 3rd model receiver with staple and ring on left side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate with trap door, standard forend with band. All metal surfaces retain an old thick nickel plating. PROVENANCE: Herbert G. Wellington Jr. Estate. CONDITION: Very good. The nickel plating is retained on most of the metal surfaces with some flaking showing brown patina, normal nicks, dings & scratches, and must have some kind of dried coating of preventative on it, as it carries a yellow/gold look. Stock is sound with normal nicks & dings, a few minor pressure dents and retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with hairline crack from bbl band forward, some shallow scratches and minor nicks & dings, and retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with a good bore, strong rifling and only a few minor shallow pits. 4-38527 BDT261 (1,000-2,000) 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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