Winchester 1873 Second Model Sporting Rifle .44wcf 24" Octagon Barrel Mfg:1891
Guns International #: 101384876 Seller's Inventory #: 18070014A
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

Seller's Information
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Seller: Franklin Exchange
Company: Franklin Exchange
Member Since: 12/30/15
First Name: Jeffrey
Last Name: Simmons
State: Texas
Country: United States
Phone: (409) 554-8186
Number of Active Listings: 1
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
***** SOLD AS IS *****
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order (USPS Preferred), Teller or Cashier Check (10 day business hold for shipping), Credit Card, Cash/Wire Transfer over $3000.00.There is a 3% fee for credit card payments.



Description:
*MAKE: Winchester
*MODEL: 1873 Second Model Sporting Rifle, made in 1891
*CALIBER: .44wcf
*BARREL: 24" Octagon
*ACTION: Lever
*SIGHTS: Buckhorn rear 
STOCK: Straight-grip Walnut stock with plain forearm, and metal cresent butt plate.

FINISH: Bluing on barrel and receiver is a mottled grayish brown with white showing where the bluing has worn off. Metal shows light scratches and nicks on barrel and receiver.

WOOD:  Stock has turned a dark brown due to age with some scratches and dings from handling. Forend on left side has a 3" pieceod wood missing from the stock.

BORE: Light frost with good rifling

MECHANICS: Due to wear the bolt catches on the hammer when cocking. Carrier block does not engage when lever is cocked.

ASSESSMENT: Based on the overall conditon and the mechanical operation of the rifle I would rate this gun somewhere between fair and good. Good gun for beginning collector.   

SOLD

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial Number: 402045b
Caliber Info: .44wcf