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Antique WINCHESTER 1873 Lever Rifle In .32 WCF
Guns International #: 101280684 Seller's Inventory #: 8171
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
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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
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique WINCHESTER 1873 Lever Rifle In .32 WCF
Iconic Repeating Rifle Chambered In .32-20
Here we present an antique Winchester 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .32-20 WCF, made in 1892 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. One could easily defend the homestead and provide for his family with this versatile weapon. The 1873 really was the quintessential Western rifle, handily outpacing all the muzzle-loading and Civil War surplus guns that also made their way to the frontier. Still an icon in the modern day, it was manufactured between 1873 and 1923. It was originally chambered for the .44-40 cartridge, which was the first centrefire cartridge and which became immensely popular. The 1873 was later produced in .38-40, .32-20, and .22. The Model 1873 was produced in three variations: a 24-inch barrel rifle, a 20-inch barrel carbine, and a "musket", which was aimed at military contracts and only made up less than 5% of production. In all, over 720,000 Model 1873s were produced.
This one features a 20-inch round barrel chambered for .32-20 WCF, a classic cartridge that would have made a fantastic companion to a Colt Single Action Army Revolver in the same. This one has been shortened for a handier carry as some have been known to do as for a “trapper” gun, and it looks like it has seen some hard use. Initials are carved into the left side of the wrist “D-M”.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces show some dings, traces of blue finish and a gray-brown patina. The markings are clear. The stock is chipped at the toe and wrist, old chips that have smoothed out long ago, and the toe of the butt plate has been pounded down to meet the stock. Forearm shows a repair as well. The bore is shockingly shiny bright with sharp rifling. The action is excellent. This one took a lickin’ and keeps on tickin’, something to be admired.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 20 inch round.
Caliber: .32-20 WCF
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1950
#8171
SOLD
Antique: Yes