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1873 SPECIAL ORDER 2ND MODEL .44-40 RIFLE WITH 2 INCH LONGER THAN STANDARD 26” OCTAGON BARREL Guns International #: 101323650 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: goodmanguns Company: William T. Goodman Member Since: 10/16/15 First Name: William Last Name: Goodman State: Montana Zip: 59715 Country: United States Phone: (406) 587-3131 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 70 Total Number of Listings: 4093 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order Description: 1873 SPECIAL ORDER 2ND MODEL .44-40 RIFLE WITH 2 INCH LONGER THAN STANDARD 26” OCTAGON BARREL. According to the Winchester Handbook, by George Madis, only 1201 Model 1873s were manufactured with barrels longer than the standard 24” length. A factory letter included with this rifle verifies the 26” octagon barrel and shows it was received in the warehouse and shipped in October 1881. Has the correct 2nd Model dust cover rail secured to the receiver by screws with the dust cover intact. Interestingly, as in a number of 2nd Model receivers, this one was originally going to be a carbine receiver made with the saddle ring staple that was never fitted, and instead shows two factory filler screws on the left side of the frame where the saddle ring staple would have gone. Apparently, at this time Winchester had more carbine receivers than they needed and not enough rifle receivers, so they simply used the carbine receivers in this manner. It is fairly common on this vintage 2nd Model rifles. Fine condition overall with the barrel retaining most of the original blue with only a hint of ageing. The mag tube has turned more brown and shows no sign of ever being cleaned. The receiver shows good aged blue that is brighter in the protected areas around the side plates etc. that has aged brownish/plum toward the sides, but not silver or gray except on the edges, receiver ring etc. Excellent sharp markings on the barrel and tang, mellow brass lifter is not dented, tight action, exc. screws, flattop buckhorn rear sight with small Rocky Mountain blade front sight, generally excellent stock and forend with only the most minor or handling marks and tight wood to metal fit, and best of all it has a bright, sharp excellent bore! This is a really fine 137 year old special order long barrel 1873! SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 SECOND MODEL SPECIAL ORDER RIFLE Serial Number: 76XXX Caliber Info: .44-40 Condition: FINE+ Barrels: 26" OCT.