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Winchester 1st Model 1873 rifle with Special order 30” round barrel, full magazine, rifle butt, .4

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:3,000.00 USD
Winchester 1st Model 1873 rifle with Special  order 30” round barrel, full magazine, rifle  butt, .4
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Winchester 1st Model 1873 rifle with Special order 30” round barrel, full magazine, rifle butt, .44-40 cal., #29338 with factory letter confirming barrel length and shipping date. The barrel retains 80-90% toning blue finishwell matching to the magazine tube; frame shows strong traces of blue within grey brown patina; good wood with normal age and imperfections; correct “thumbprint” style dust cover with good address and markings;action good, bore very good; correct sights, some bright blue on loading gate; some minor pin prick pitting scattered on frame. Special order 1st models are always desirable and very few early ‘73’s are extra long over 28”. Est.: $6,000-$12,000.