RARE LONG BARREL WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL RIFLE.

RARE LONG BARREL WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL RIFLE. SN 198673B. (1886) Cal. 32-20. This scarce variation fitted with 32″ full oct bbl with full magazine, has standard Kings improvement nomenclature and caliber on top flat, is fitted with standard semi buckhorn rear, and Rocky Mountain front, sights. Blued action with cartridge lifter marked with caliber, is fitted with early style heavy base vernier tang sight, with large aperture disc adjustment. Rifle features single set trigger and crescent butt. These features are as specified in Cody Museum letter indicating that rifle was shipped on June 3, 1886. Sights not listed. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. Cody Museum letter. CONDITION: Fine, retaining most of orig finishes on all parts. Bbl slightly silvered. Magazine tube showing some old cold blue touch-up at rear. Action is considerably flaked. Stocks are dark, with numerous marks. Bore is very fine, with some minor light pitting toward muzzle. 4-44591 MGM360 (3,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	2060	$9,775.00	RARE LONG BARREL WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL RIFLE. SN 198673B. (1886) Cal. 32-20. This scarce variation fitted with 32″ full oct bbl with full magazine, has standard Kings improvement nomenclature and caliber on top flat, is fitted with standard semi buckhorn rear, and Rocky Mountain front, sights. Blued action with cartridge lifter marked with caliber, is fitted with early style heavy base vernier tang sight, with large aperture disc adjustment. Rifle features single set trigger and crescent butt. These features are as specified in Cody Museum letter indicating that rifle was shipped on June 3, 1886. Sights not listed. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. Cody Museum letter. CONDITION: Fine, retaining most of orig finishes on all parts. Bbl slightly silvered. Magazine tube showing some old cold blue touch-up at rear. Action is considerably flaked. Stocks are dark, with numerous marks. Bore is very fine, with some minor light pitting toward muzzle. 4-44591 MGM360 (3,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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