OUTSTANDING SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 36006. Cal. 44-40. Superb Second model Deluxe rifle with 24-1/4″ oct to round bbl, half nickel front sight with semi-buck horn sporting rear sight, 1/2 magazine, and thumb print dust cover. It is mounted in nicely figured rich XX American walnut in style H checkering with pistol grip stock with a fleur de lis ebony inlay, serpentine grip and crescent buttplate with trap. It has a factory installed sling swivels on the forend cap and buttstock. Gun is equipped with a single set trigger. Left side lower tang under the wood is stamped with the assembly number “183”. This number also appears inside the top tang channel of the buttstock and inside the toe of the buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet identifying the rifle as described above and indicating shipment on August 14, 1879 for order 16504 and indicates case hardened and sling and swivels. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 80-85% original bright blue finish with areas of thinning around the muzzle, mid-section of bbl and at the carry point above the chamber. Receiver retains 90% moderately fading case colors with the balance turning to silver, areas of vivid case colors in sheltered areas and some light scattered pitting occurring at the carry points. Lever retains 90% case colors with some thinning around the lever loop and areas of light scattered pitting at the bottom of the lever. Hammer has 90% bright colors with some friction rubs on the right side. Buttplate is showing 90% dark case colors with the balance turning to gray patina with light scattered pitting. Forend cap retains virtually all of its vivid case colors. Wood is sound with light sling related marring on the forend and occasional usage marks on the buttstock and retains virtually all of the original factory finish. A 1″ scratch appears on the right side of the stock just forward of the buttplate. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. 4-33609 WD31 (25,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2405	$26,450.00	OUTSTANDING SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 36006. Cal. 44-40. Superb Second model Deluxe rifle with 24-1/4″ oct to round bbl, half nickel front sight with semi-buck horn sporting rear sight, 1/2 magazine, and thumb print dust cover. It is mounted in nicely figured rich XX American walnut in style H checkering with pistol grip stock with a fleur de lis ebony inlay, serpentine grip and crescent buttplate with trap. It has a factory installed sling swivels on the forend cap and buttstock. Gun is equipped with a single set trigger. Left side lower tang under the wood is stamped with the assembly number “183”. This number also appears inside the top tang channel of the buttstock and inside the toe of the buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum Fact Sheet identifying the rifle as described above and indicating shipment on August 14, 1879 for order 16504 and indicates case hardened and sling and swivels. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 80-85% original bright blue finish with areas of thinning around the muzzle, mid-section of bbl and at the carry point above the chamber. Receiver retains 90% moderately fading case colors with the balance turning to silver, areas of vivid case colors in sheltered areas and some light scattered pitting occurring at the carry points. Lever retains 90% case colors with some thinning around the lever loop and areas of light scattered pitting at the bottom of the lever. Hammer has 90% bright colors with some friction rubs on the right side. Buttplate is showing 90% dark case colors with the balance turning to gray patina with light scattered pitting. Forend cap retains virtually all of its vivid case colors. Wood is sound with light sling related marring on the forend and occasional usage marks on the buttstock and retains virtually all of the original factory finish. A 1″ scratch appears on the right side of the stock just forward of the buttplate. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. 4-33609 WD31 (25,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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