Rock Island Auction Company
Rock Island Premiere Firearms Auction Day 3
06 December 2009 | Moline, IL, USA
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Lot 3003 | Fine Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
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Manufactured in 1888 this is a very fine original example of a Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle. This particular example is a Third Model variation which has the distinctive integral dust cover rail, German silver blade front sight and buckhorn rear sight. The top barrel is stamped with the standard two line Winchester address/King's patent dates marking and "38 W.C.F." at the breech. The bottom of the brass elevator is marked "38 CAL". The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" flanked by a floral inspired dashes and is drilled and tapped for a sight. The serial number is marked on the lower tang. Smooth forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate with trapdoor.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 38 WCF
Finish: blue
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Serial Number: 259345B
Estimated Price: £
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