WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 224152. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. The bbl is of a later vintage with the caliber marking on the left top flat, apparently to accommodate the proof mark, which is now present, indicating that it was returned to the factory and the bbl probably replaced at that time. It has straight grain walnut wood with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 95% strong bright factory blue with a spot of touch up on the bbl where some nicks were dressed out. Receiver retains 88-90% strong original blue with the balance a dark patina and light to moderate surface spotting. It is possible the entire rifle was refinished when it was returned as the tang markings are thin. Wood is sound with light handling and use marks and retains most of its fine factory finish. Good mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-45617 (4,000-7,000)

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
	2212	$5,750.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 224152. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4” oct bbl, full magazine, Rocky Mountain front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. The bbl is of a later vintage with the caliber marking on the left top flat, apparently to accommodate the proof mark, which is now present, indicating that it was returned to the factory and the bbl probably replaced at that time. It has straight grain walnut wood with straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl and magazine tube retain about 95% strong bright factory blue with a spot of touch up on the bbl where some nicks were dressed out. Receiver retains 88-90% strong original blue with the balance a dark patina and light to moderate surface spotting. It is possible the entire rifle was refinished when it was returned as the tang markings are thin. Wood is sound with light handling and use marks and retains most of its fine factory finish. Good mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-45617 (4,000-7,000) 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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