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Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action SRC

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action SRC
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Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine, First Model, with mortised dustcover, #24927, .44-40 CF cal., 20'' barrel with blade front sight integral with front barrel band and flip-up leaf rear sight; under-barrel tubular cartridge magazine; steel receiver fitted with saddle ring and stud on left side is marked ''Model 1873'' on top tang and serial number on lower tang; loop operating lever is retained by threaded thumbscrew; steel carbine buttplate with sliding brass door opening to trap in butt for cleaning rod (three-piece rod is present); oil-finished walnut forend and buttstock. Mfg'd 1878. Condition is good to very good, the metal surfaces an overall cleaned gunmetal gray color with scattered dings and light erosion, the barrel markings obliterated, the separately-affixed dustcover thumbprint is missing (retaining screw is present). Stocks are sound and fit well, the forend showing knackering from age and use and a large ''E'' carved on left side; buttstock is smooth with minor nicks and dings. Action functions correctly; bore is bright with deep rifling. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (Antique)