RARE WINCHESTER 1873 WITH 30″ BARREL.

RARE WINCHESTER 1873 WITH 30″ BARREL. SN 257844B. Cal. 32 WCF. 30″ rnd bbl, full mag, Lyman hunting ivory bead front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear. Top of bbl marked “WINCHESTERS – REPEATING – ARMS, NEW HAVEN.CT./KING’S – IMPROVEMENT – PATENTED – MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.” Adjacent receiver “32CAL”. Third model receiver with dust cover mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet identifying as 32 cal., 30″ rnd bbl rifle, plain trigger, received in warehouse 3/7/1888, shipped 3/7/1888 on Order No. 5538. CONDITION: Very good, bbl and mag tube retain a dark brown patina mixing with some silver patina, a couple of areas of very fine surface oxidation. Receiver has some orig blue in protected areas but mostly a dark patina showing silver on sharp edges. There are 3 small diameter punch marks on forward right side. Loading gate shows fading nitre blue. Hammer, as well as lever, are a dark brown patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks, dings, scratches,a nearly undetectable filled swivel hole and retains some orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks, dings and scratches, a couple tiny chips at receiver, and original finish blending with hand worn patina.Nose cap has nearly undetectable filled swivel hole with finish blended to match. Mechanics are crisp with nice shiny bore with scattered pits. 4-39727 BDT152 (2,750-3,750)

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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	2026	$2,760.00	RARE WINCHESTER 1873 WITH 30″ BARREL. SN 257844B. Cal. 32 WCF. 30″ rnd bbl, full mag, Lyman hunting ivory bead front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear. Top of bbl marked “WINCHESTERS – REPEATING – ARMS, NEW HAVEN.CT./KING’S – IMPROVEMENT – PATENTED – MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.” Adjacent receiver “32CAL”. Third model receiver with dust cover mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. Accompanied with Cody Firearms Museum fact sheet identifying as 32 cal., 30″ rnd bbl rifle, plain trigger, received in warehouse 3/7/1888, shipped 3/7/1888 on Order No. 5538. CONDITION: Very good, bbl and mag tube retain a dark brown patina mixing with some silver patina, a couple of areas of very fine surface oxidation. Receiver has some orig blue in protected areas but mostly a dark patina showing silver on sharp edges. There are 3 small diameter punch marks on forward right side. Loading gate shows fading nitre blue. Hammer, as well as lever, are a dark brown patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks, dings, scratches,a nearly undetectable filled swivel hole and retains some orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with normal nicks, dings and scratches, a couple tiny chips at receiver, and original finish blending with hand worn patina.Nose cap has nearly undetectable filled swivel hole with finish blended to match. Mechanics are crisp with nice shiny bore with scattered pits. 4-39727 BDT152 (2,750-3,750) 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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