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![]() #4912 Winchester RBFMCB 38WCF, very early 3rd Variation , 97XXX (1882) Guns International #: 100774247 Seller's Inventory #: #4912 Category: Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever - Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Tom Burness Member Since: 3/3/07 First Name: Tom Last Name: Burness State: California Zip: 95604-9151 Country: United States Phone: (530) 889-9454 Number of Active Listings: 29 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers cheque, money orders, Layaway Description: #4912 Winchester RBFMCB 38WCF, very early 3rd Variation , 97XXX (1882). The barrel has been contemporarily shortened to resemble a “Short Rifle” (20”) length at some time during its life, and the action is missing the left side toggle link. And while it does operate, it is not as smooth as it should be and should NOT be shot until a right side link is put back in it and then safety checked by a competent gunsmith. The bore is about a 6+ that should clean to a 7 but does have lead scale and light pitting the entire length. Still, it looks like it should still spin a bullet and be reasonably accurate to at least 75-100 yards. The exterior is an even smooth thin greyish patina with VG stock that shows just the usual light bumps and dings of 130 years and no serious damage, and the forearm just having two long cracks that can be easily glued. Standard trigger, pinched blade front and buckhorn rear sight that is missing the little serrated riser. Certainly nothing special, but an overall decent appearance and just a bit better than the usual no-finish ’73 “shooter” in this price range. About VG as altered. $1165 SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Antique: Yes |