Antique Winchester 1873 Rifle .44-40 Deluxe Case Hardened Frame
Guns International #: 100443781 Seller's Inventory #: 18486
Category: Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever - Winchester Rifles - Model 1873
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1191
Total Number of Listings: 20199
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
S# 132570, .44 WCF (.44-40) , 24 inch octagon barrel, bright, very good bore. This 1883 mfg. rifle was special ordered with seven features: 1. octagon barrel 2. set trigger 3. checkered pistol grip stock 4. half magazine 5. casehardened frame 6. sling swivels 7. graduated peep (now missing) and Beech front (now replaced) sight. Receiver side-plates and hammer retain 70% fading colors with light staining. Barrel shows 70% blue with scattered oxidation stains, small dings and scratches. Front sight is a fire blued period replacement, Rear sight is correct early '73 with checkered sides and flat stepped elevator. The sound wood has fancy grain with worn checkering showing marks from use and perhaps a little oil wiped on long ago. We have not removed the stock to see if tang shows typical X's due to fragility of this flame grain wood. The pistol grip shows the early style fancy ebony inlay and proudly sports six notches on right side. The correct factory installed sling swivels are present, front fading to grey, rear fading to brown. The long tang trapdoor buttplate is also grey with brown staining. This beautiful 1873 has plenty of condition left to make it very desirable while still very serviceable. Cody Museum letter detailing all these features is included. A less than common 1873 Deluxe for the Winchester collector and a handsome example of Winchester craftsmanship. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial Number: 132570
Caliber Info: .44-40
Gauge Info: .44-40