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Winchester Model 1873 Special Order rifle, .44-40 cal., 28" octagon barrel, full magazine, blue an

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Winchester Model 1873 Special Order rifle,  .44-40 cal., 28  octagon barrel, full  magazine, blue an
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Winchester Model 1873 Special Order rifle, .44-40 cal., 28" octagon barrel, full magazine, blue and case hardened finish, 1X checkered wood stocks, rifle butt, in very good original condition, serial #122178A.The barrel and magazine tube show 75-85% evenly toning and aging blue finish with some minor spotting, light erosion, normal aging and a pleasing look. The edges of the barrel are sharp, the barrel address crisp. Theleft side of the action shows 50-70% case hardening, the right side shows about the same but is brighter with more colors. Top of frame shows 30-50% case hardening, bottom of frame 60-80% with some fiery colorsbeneath the lever. The stocks are very good+, show no varnish, and may have been oil finished as they are slightly dark. The checkering has been cleaned or retraced very slightly. The forend cap shows 50%+ casehardening, the butt plate shows traces of case hardening. The hammer and lever show 30-50% case hardening. The dust cover shows 75%+ bright original blue, the loading gate shows 80-90% bright original blue. The