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NICE Antique WINCHESTER 1873 Rifle in .44 WCF
Guns International #: 100997408 Seller's Inventory #: 5406
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1447
Total Number of Listings: 29898
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
NICE Antique WINCHESTER 1873 Rifle in .44 WCF
“FRONTIER CALIBER” .44-40 Lever Action Classic
Here we present an antique Winchester 1873 Third Model Lever Action Rifle in .44 WCF, made in 1890 in New Haven, Connecticut. The Model 1873 is one of the most iconic of American rifles. Given the moniker “The Gun that Won the West”, the 1873 was there during the Indian Wars and Range Wars of the late 19th century. Cowboys, Natives, settlers, miners, law enforcement, express companies and hunters all found these rifles and carbines useful tools. These rifles made excellent companions to revolvers at the time as they were chambered for the same ammunition, meaning that the user only had to keep one type to feed both guns. The 1873 really was the quintessential Western Frontier rifle, handily outpacing all the muzzle-loading and Civil War surplus guns that also made their way to the frontier.
This rifle features a 24-inch octagonal barrel and a crescent butt plate with a cleaning rod compartment. The top of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CONN. USA/KINGS IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860”. Breach end of the barrel is marked “.44 WCF”, and the brass lifter “.44 CAL”.
The overall condition is very good. The metal surfaces have an even gray patina. The markings are clear. The walnut stock is very nice and smooth, with just a minor fill on the forearm near the frame on the left side. The bore has good rifling with some small areas of light pitting. The action is excellent. Here is a fantastic example of one of America’s most iconic rifles.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 24 inches.
Caliber: .44 WCF
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$3500
#5406
SOLD
Antique: Yes