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Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine
Guns International #: 100705354 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: Brent Wilburn
Company: Antique Arms, Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/15
First Name: Brent
Last Name: Wilburn
State: Georgia
Zip: 30052
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 471-1432
Phone2: (678) 471-1432
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Number of Active Listings: 45
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Certified Check
Description:
This is a good old Winchester 1873 saddle gun that helped win the West. Unlike their Winchester sporting rifle counterparts, carbines were utility guns that were carried, knocked around, rarely cleaned, and lived much of their working lives outdoors in the elements. Designed to be carried on horseback, they were especially popular with cowboys, lawmen, outlaws, and just about anyone who needed the firepower of a repeating rifle without the size or weight of a standard rifle. That said, by carbine standards, this is a pretty good one.
This one is in 44 W.C.F aka 44-40 which is the most common caliber found in '73 carbines. Standard 20" round barrel, full magazine, saddle ring,and semi-crescent buttplate with sliding brass trap door. Serial number is in the 416,000 range and was built in 1892. All the markings and knurlings are 100% there, original, and correct. Hammer has the proper decorative dipped border around the checkering. Original sights include post front and original ladder rear sight with correct 200-900 yard graduations and "1873" stamp across the top. It has a good barrel address with 1860 and 1866 patent dates. Barrel is stamped "44 W.C.F." on top between the rear sight and receiver. Upper tang has the Model 1873 stamp bracketed by two fleurs-de-lis. Brass loading block is stamped "44 CAL." in script which is still legible. It even has its original saddle ring with a light wear shadow on the left side of the frame.
Overall Condition grades to NRA Antique Good+ with the metal having been lightly cleaned that is starting to turn back slightly to a gray patina. While I wish someone had left the original patina alone, the ones that have been cleaned up like this will usually display the best. It has Good edges and markings are 100% good and legible. Very Good Screws Overall. The original walnut wood is in Very Good+ Condition with nice wood to metal fit and has not been redone. It is exceptionally nice for a carbine which usually the area showing the most wear. Forend shows no scabbard wear. The walnut is solid with no cracks or breaks. The only thing negative I can find to say about the wood is there are two small slivers of chipped off along the edges of the lower tang...see photos. I will be happy to have this repaired free of charge if desired by the customer. Action is in Good shape. Bore is in Good- condition with somewhat decent rifling and dark grooves which may clean up. Just a very decent example of the carbine version of the Gun that Won the West!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Caliber Info: 44-40
Condition: NRA Antique Good+
Wood Condition: NRA Antique Very Good+