First Model Winchester 1873 44 WCF Special Order w/Cody Sheet
Guns International #: 101149153 Seller's Inventory #: W73
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

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Seller: CNY Collectibles
Company: CNY Collectibles
Member Since: 8/24/10
First Name: Doug
Last Name: Buschatzke
State: New York
Zip: 13421-1833
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 251-4799
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Total Number of Listings: 737
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer pays return shipping fees
Payment Types Accepted: Personal check, USPS Money Order, Certified Check

About Us: We have been collectors and dealers for over 30 years. We take pride in the items we sell and know that your hard-earned money is tough to part with, so you will receive a 3-day, non-firing money back guarantee if not satisfied. Your investment will be very carefully packed to arrive safely. With over 2000 positive sales from multiple sites, you can shop worry-free!


Description:
This is an original First Model 1873 Winchester rifle in caliber 44WCF of course. Standard 24" full octagon barrel, full magazine, special order set trigger, and all the correct 1st model parts including the dust cover, lever latch, and screw-in type mag tube end. Also correct early short rear sight and German silver blade front sight without the set screw. Factory records show it was warehoused in Dec. 1875 and shipped Sept. 1876. Shows its age having a 4" split in the forearm as well as normal dings, no finish on the receiver with a bit of light pitting, a tight split in the butt stock, a bit of rust on top of the butt plate, bent rear sight, and a shallow dent in the mag tube just forward of the mag tube band. Barrel and mag tube show about 40% patina. No rod in trap door of butt. Set trigger is not working, needs repair or adjustment. Half cocks safety still works and still will shoot as any normal rifle would. Excellent bore, sharp rifling, bright lands and grooves, about an 8 of 10. Although not in prime condition, it is a 100% original 1st Model survivor representative of the early Models 1873. Copy of the Cody Museum search email will be included with the rifle. 315.251.4799 with questions, concerns, offers entertained. Antique so it can ship directly to you assuming your local laws allow it. Must provide copy of valid driver's license. No international sales. Ships by USPS Priority Mail with tracking and insurance for an additional $50. Payment by bank check or money order, or discreet invoice from PayPal. 3 day non-firing inspection. Buyer pays return shipping. Thanks for looking and please check my other listings. Always interested in single pieces or collections of Winchester, Marlin, Savage, Remington, Colt and other Old West / Civil War firearms, as well as old ammo and coins, books on the Old West and firearms. Now on the- visit cnycollectibles. Layaway available !!

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial Number: 13469
Caliber Info: 44 WCF
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Fair
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 24" octagon
Triggers: Single set
Stock: Walnut
Manufacture Date: 1875
Item Location: United States