665

Winchester Model 1873, .44-40 cal., saddle ring carbine, retaining considerable original blue fini

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:3,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 1873, .44-40 cal., saddle  ring carbine, retaining considerable original  blue fini
All items are as is, no warranty or claims and All SALES ARE FINAL. Please examine prior to bidding as it is the bidder's responsibilty to establish condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors.
Winchester Model 1873, .44-40 cal., saddle ring carbine, retaining considerable original blue finish, serial #553455B. The barrel shows 90-95% original blue, thinning slightly at the muzzle and sight area. The magazineshows 80-90% blue, thinning on the edges and front. The frame shows 80-90% blue, thinning on high points and edges with some scratches that are minor. The hammer and lever show 30-50% toning case hardening, the butt plateshows case hardening drifting to gray. The bands show 30-50% thinning blue, the dust cover shows 80% thinning blue, the loading gate shows 50-60% thinning original blue. The stocks are very good+ to near fine withsome minor scratches, mars, normal aging. The wood to metal fit is excellent, correct rear sight and small parts are all retained; the action is tight, the bore is near excellent and very bright. A strong 8.5 on 1 to 10 scale and hard to find. Est.: $7,000-$14,000