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Winchester model 1873 special order first model rifle with thumbprint dustcover, .44-40 caliber, 3

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Winchester model 1873 special order first model  rifle with thumbprint dustcover, .44-40 caliber,  3
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Winchester model 1873 special order first model rifle with thumbprint dustcover, .44-40 caliber, 30” round barrel, full magazine, set trigger, rifle butt. Serial #28134 (Note: Near several 1 of 1,000s). The rifle shows 10-20% original blue drifting to brown with some minor erosion and pinprick pitting just starting. There is some slightly heavier pitting on the sideplates. The barrel address is sharp and crisp. The frame shows some distress around the dust cover. A slight crack. The magazine retaining band shows a few marks. A couple of screws are replaced, the frame shows 50% blue, the original dustcover shows 30-40% blue, the stock shows some dings, mars, a couple of deep scratches, and a few gouges on the right side with good wood to metal fit. The action is good, the bore is good. A nice first model with good features. Est: $2,250 - $4,500