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Winchester 1873 .32-20 Win SN: 405133B

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,800.00 USD
Winchester 1873 .32-20 Win SN: 405133B
'Third Model' Antique lever action repeating rifle chambered in .32-20 Winchester, manufactured circa 1891. Features a blued finish, 24 3/8" round barrel stamped "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860", dovetailed front sight with German silver blade, semi-buckhorn adjustable rear sporting sight, full-length tube magazine, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, sliding dust cover, grip safety, smooth walnut forend with metal cap and straight grip shoulder stock with crescent metal buttplate. Rifle retains approximately 30% of it's original finish showing strong bluing on the upper tang where it looks at though it has a tang sight for many years, remnants of finish on the left side of the receiver in the protected areas and the majority of the finish retained on the barrel. The magazine tube, small parts and the balance of the forementioned surfaces display a nicely aged grey/brown patina with some scattered dark pin prick pitting. Action is sound, the bore is very good+, markings are clear, and the wood stock are very good. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***Antique Firearm***