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VERY FINE CONDITION SPECIAL ORDER 1873 .44-40 RIFLE WITH FACTORY EXTRA LONG 26" OCT. BARRE, c.1886
Guns International #: 101378602 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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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:
VERY FINE CONDITION SPECIAL ORDER 1873 .44-40 RIFLE WITH FACTORY EXTRA LONG 26" OCTAGON BARREL AND FULL MAGAZINE, #223XXX, MADE 1886. According to the Winchester Handbook by George Madis, only 1,201 1873 rifles had barrels longer than standard. In my experience, most special order rifles with barrels longer than the standard 24" were in .32-20 caliber. This early rifle is in uncleaned and un-messed with condition. The receiver shows fine blue that is mixing plum. The left side plate displays mostly plum/brown while the protected areas and loading gate retain good blue and the original dust cover is intact. The barrel retains nearly all the blue with only a tinge of plum and age. The mag tube also is a matching blue with plum. The wood is excellent with tight wood to metal fit and sights are the correct buckhorn and Winchester small blade front sight. The uncleaned, mellow brass lifter is engraved ".44 CAL" and shows no signs of polishing. Action is tight, bore shows fine rifling all the way through with only some light scattered surface roughness. Overall, this rare 1873 has a wonderful appearance with even color throughout. Super rare especially in this caliber, great condition with really nice visual appeal!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873 SPECIAL ORDER LONG BARREL RIFLE
Serial Number: 223XXX
Caliber Info: .44-40
Condition: FINE+
Barrels: 26" OCT.