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 22001. Cal. 44-40. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, front bbl band with modified sight, standard carbine ladder rear sight in reversed position. Top of bbl is marked with standard markings partially covered by rear sight. Standard 1st model receiver with mortised thumb print dust cover, staple with ring on left side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with band. PROVENANCE: Herbert G. Wellington Jr. Estate. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and mag tube retain an even brown/gray patina, usual nicks & scratches, receiver retains a matching brown/gray patina with some very shallow surface oxidation marks. Stock is sound with hairline crack off top tang, some minor chips missing from around tang, shallow nicks, gouges, and minor scratches, showing dark around tang & receiver and retains a coat of added finish. Forend is sound with normal nicks & dings & retains a dark open grain oil finish. Mechanics are good with weak lever retaining spring, dark bore with strong rifling and scattered shallow pitting. 4-38524 BDT258 (1,500-2,000)

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
	1527	$2,587.50	Revised: 10/5/2009 Additional Information: Accompanied by Factory Letter, not in description, confirming configuration. FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 22001. Cal. 44-40. 20″ rnd bbl, full mag, front bbl band with modified sight, standard carbine ladder rear sight in reversed position. Top of bbl is marked with standard markings partially covered by rear sight. Standard 1st model receiver with mortised thumb print dust cover, staple with ring on left side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with band. PROVENANCE: Herbert G. Wellington Jr. Estate. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and mag tube retain an even brown/gray patina, usual nicks & scratches, receiver retains a matching brown/gray patina with some very shallow surface oxidation marks. Stock is sound with hairline crack off top tang, some minor chips missing from around tang, shallow nicks, gouges, and minor scratches, showing dark around tang & receiver and retains a coat of added finish. Forend is sound with normal nicks & dings & retains a dark open grain oil finish. Mechanics are good with weak lever retaining spring, dark bore with strong rifling and scattered shallow pitting. 4-38524 BDT258 (1,500-2,000) 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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