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Winchester 1873 Deluxe
Guns International #: 101302603 Seller's Inventory #: 85009
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: JE Cauthen & Sons
Company: J. E. Cauthen & Sons
Member Since: 2/1/13
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Cauthen
State: Texas
Zip: 78624
Country: United States
Phone: (832) 364-7254
Fax:
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 4
Total Number of Listings: 228
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, Cert Check
Description:
Presented here is a Deluxe '73, manufactured in 1882 as a second model. Dovetail blade and elevation adjustable sights are on a barrel marked with the two-line address/patent dates information ahead of the rear sight and "44 WCF" at the breech. The serial number is on the lower tang, and "44 CAL" is on the brass cartridge elevator. Special order single set trigger. The highly figured and checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock feature an ebony grip insert and trapdoor buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "XX 4204," and "4204" is repeated on the stock inlet and buttplate. Cody Firearms Records Office serial number confirmation states this rifle had a 1/2 octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered pistol grip stock and casehardened finish when received in the warehouse on April 25, 1882 and shipped on May 12, 1882. Finish on gun is original blue, which indicates a factory record error.
Condition Extremely fine, retaining 85% plus bright original high polish blue finish with the bottom of the forend cap and most of the bottom of the magazine tube a dark brown patina. 80% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate, and 95% original case colors remain on the hammer, lever and buttplate. The wood is very fine with slight chipping near the toe, a hairline crack in the grip area (left side), minor handling evidence and most of the original finish. The checkering is crisp overall. Mechanically excellent. Outstanding example, especially at 137 years of age!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: '73
Serial Number: 85009
Caliber Info: 44 WCF
Condition: Extremely Fine
Barrel Type: Octagon 24
Triggers: Set