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Winchester Model 1873 .38 WCF SN: 304641

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 1873 .38 WCF SN: 304641
'Third Model' Antique lever action repeating rifle chambered in .38-40 Winchester, manufactured circa 1889. Features a 24 3/8" octagon barrel stamped "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A../-KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860-", dovetailed front sight with German silver blade, elevation adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sporting sight(with newer elevator), 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 trapdoor buttplate. Rifle displays little to remaining finish with the majority of the metal surfaces displaying an aged dark brown patina. Action is smooth, the bore shows a dark ring near the muzzle & scattered pitting, markings are legible, and the wood stocks are fair with a repair at the wrist where it appear to be have been broken in half. Condition is NRA Good. ***Antique Firearm***