UNUSUAL WINCHESTER 1873 DELUXE RIMFIRE WITH BRITISH PROOFS.

UNUSUAL WINCHESTER 1873 DELUXE RIMFIRE WITH BRITISH PROOFS. SN 186245. Cal. 22. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, combination front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Adjacent receiver top flat is marked “22 CAL”. Left flat has a series of three British proofs and one adjacent on receiver. Right flat has four proof marks with “.22 L .610” with single proof mark on adjacent receiver. Standard 3rd Model 73 Rimfire receiver with dust cover, mounted with nicely figured walnut, deluxe checkered forend, checkered pistol grip, left side large oval cheekpiece and smooth steel shotgun butt. Inspection of lower tang finds assembly no. “577 XX 22 S”. Matching “577” can be found on inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 65-70% orig blue, sharp edge wear, numerous nicks and dings, some minor spotting of surface oxidation. Outer mag tube has traces of orig blue in protected areas, blending with silver and brown patina. Inner mag tube appears complete and functioning. Receiver retains 50-60% orig case colors, strong on side plates, across top and rear portions; forward areas are a mottled gray patina. Lifter block may be a replacement, as it is not engraved with caliber and extends slightly below bottom of receiver. Replacement stock is sound with slightly flat checkering, numerous nicks and dings; has a series of 5 stars stamped across left side, and carries an old hand-worn oil finish. Forend is sound with numerous nicks and dings, slightly worn checkering; appears to be an orig Winchester deluxe forend with traces of orig piano finish blending with hand-worn patina. Mechanics are weak with a slightly sticky lifter block and a weak lever retaining spring. Bore shows decent rifling, some minor scattered pitting and a shallow ring about 2″ from muzzle. 4-36318 BDT94 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2271	$7,475.00	UNUSUAL WINCHESTER 1873 DELUXE RIMFIRE WITH BRITISH PROOFS. SN 186245. Cal. 22. 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, combination front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Adjacent receiver top flat is marked “22 CAL”. Left flat has a series of three British proofs and one adjacent on receiver. Right flat has four proof marks with “.22 L .610” with single proof mark on adjacent receiver. Standard 3rd Model 73 Rimfire receiver with dust cover, mounted with nicely figured walnut, deluxe checkered forend, checkered pistol grip, left side large oval cheekpiece and smooth steel shotgun butt. Inspection of lower tang finds assembly no. “577 XX 22 S”. Matching “577” can be found on inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 65-70% orig blue, sharp edge wear, numerous nicks and dings, some minor spotting of surface oxidation. Outer mag tube has traces of orig blue in protected areas, blending with silver and brown patina. Inner mag tube appears complete and functioning. Receiver retains 50-60% orig case colors, strong on side plates, across top and rear portions; forward areas are a mottled gray patina. Lifter block may be a replacement, as it is not engraved with caliber and extends slightly below bottom of receiver. Replacement stock is sound with slightly flat checkering, numerous nicks and dings; has a series of 5 stars stamped across left side, and carries an old hand-worn oil finish. Forend is sound with numerous nicks and dings, slightly worn checkering; appears to be an orig Winchester deluxe forend with traces of orig piano finish blending with hand-worn patina. Mechanics are weak with a slightly sticky lifter block and a weak lever retaining spring. Bore shows decent rifling, some minor scattered pitting and a shallow ring about 2″ from muzzle. 4-36318 BDT94 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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