SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 241398. Cal. 22 Short. Blue finish with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Bbl has usual Winchester markings forward of rear sight and caliber marking over chamber area. It has full magazine tube with correct, orig inside magazine tube. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail containing a 3rd type dust cover. The brass carrier is marked “22 CAL / SHORT”. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate without trap. Right sideplate is correct without loading gate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 19,552 of these scarce rifles were produced in period 1884-1904 in calibers 22 Short & Long and in two bbl lengths of 24″ and 26″. He states that this model was the first repeating rifle manufactured in America chambered for 22 rimfire ammunition. CONDITION: About fine, all original. Bbl retains about 30% orig blue in the sheltered areas being mostly a mottled blue/brown to silver/brown patina. Magazine tube is mostly a blue/brown patina on outer radius with strong blue next to the bbl. Receiver retains about 60-70% thin orig blue with edge wear and thin spots. Top of receiver ring has what appears to be a welded spot, probably a repair from someone trying to dig out a stuck cartridge case. Lever & hammer retain dark case colors turned brown on outer edges of lever, strong on hammer. Buttplate is a mottled silver/brown patina. Wood is sound with normal handling & use marks showing about 75% orig varnish on forearm and about 80-85% strong bright varnish on buttstock, dark & oil stained around wrist. Mechanics are a little stiff but may just need a good cleaning. Strong bore with good shine and sharp rifling with scattered pitting. 4-42513 JR149 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2023B	$2,645.00	SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SMALL BORE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 241398. Cal. 22 Short. Blue finish with 24-1/4″ rnd bbl, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Bbl has usual Winchester markings forward of rear sight and caliber marking over chamber area. It has full magazine tube with correct, orig inside magazine tube. Receiver is 3rd type with integral dust cover rail containing a 3rd type dust cover. The brass carrier is marked “22 CAL / SHORT”. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate without trap. Right sideplate is correct without loading gate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 19,552 of these scarce rifles were produced in period 1884-1904 in calibers 22 Short & Long and in two bbl lengths of 24″ and 26″. He states that this model was the first repeating rifle manufactured in America chambered for 22 rimfire ammunition. CONDITION: About fine, all original. Bbl retains about 30% orig blue in the sheltered areas being mostly a mottled blue/brown to silver/brown patina. Magazine tube is mostly a blue/brown patina on outer radius with strong blue next to the bbl. Receiver retains about 60-70% thin orig blue with edge wear and thin spots. Top of receiver ring has what appears to be a welded spot, probably a repair from someone trying to dig out a stuck cartridge case. Lever & hammer retain dark case colors turned brown on outer edges of lever, strong on hammer. Buttplate is a mottled silver/brown patina. Wood is sound with normal handling & use marks showing about 75% orig varnish on forearm and about 80-85% strong bright varnish on buttstock, dark & oil stained around wrist. Mechanics are a little stiff but may just need a good cleaning. Strong bore with good shine and sharp rifling with scattered pitting. 4-42513 JR149 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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