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Untouched Antique Winchester 1873 3rd Model Saddle Ring Carbine in 44-40
Guns International #: 101409531 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever - Winchester Rifles - Model 1873
Seller's Information
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Seller: Brent Wilburn
Company: Antique Arms, Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/15
First Name: Brent
Last Name: Wilburn
State: Georgia
Zip: 30052
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 471-1432
Phone2: (678) 471-1432
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Certified Check
Description:
SALE PENDING! This is a great little 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine that's in untouched attic condition with nice sharp profiles, great markings, nice wood that's never been cleaned or sanded, tight wood to metal fit, and metal that has turned a nice smooth patina with original blue in the corners and protected areas. It's "GOT THE LOOK!" that is so hard to find in a Winchester 1873 carbine. It's the most common 3rd Model (86,000 circa 1882 - 720,000 circa 1923) with the serial number in the 271,000 range dating its manufacture to 1888. Antique Pre-1898 Status. The caliber is 44-40 with standard 20" barrel, full magazine, semi-crescent buttplate w/trapdoor for a set of cleaning rods (not present). It has its original carbine rear sight graduated from 200 to 900 yards with the 1873 at the top. Original saddle ring and Original sliding dust cover. Most of the screws on this carbine are covered in 100 years worth of dried grease and dirt and I can't find anything on this gun, not even a screw that looks like it's been replaced. It's 100% original. Historically, Saddle Ring Carbines were generally regarded as nothing more than tools and were designed to be carried on a horse and live out in the elements. They were popular with Cowboys, Native Americans, Lawmen, Not so Lawful men, Foreign militaries, and were still serving on the front lines of the Mexican Revolution in the 20th century during the WW1 years (See Photo). Except for Anarctica, they have turned up on every continent and often show very hard use. Unfortunately, it was serving as protection to those kinesthetic individuals who were out there in the world traveling around, that makes these 1873 SRC's so challenging to find today in good shape, especially one with even semi-decent original wood. A couple of common traits on these are cracked and worn wood with lots of scabbard wear and bulged barrels..especially near the muzzle. There is somewhat of euphamism that comes up with 1873 carbines at shows. You'll here one we'll say, "Hey, that carbine looks like it rode around on a horse for most of its life." with the reply, "It looks more to me like it was dragged UNDER THE HORSE instead of carried on one!" Most are pretty beat up which is why they often get judged less harshly than the sporting rifles. This one is exceptional and looks like it was kept indoors for most of its life. It has a nice combination of honest wear and condition. The ring shadow from the saddle ring is perfect surrounded by a nice patch of original blue courtest of the ring staple which things off of the finish in that back left corner of the frame and the back section of the left side plate. The action cycles with hammer cocking on full and half cock positions. Lever safety block works. Lever stays up. I haven't taken the plates off but I'm sure it could use a cleaning, but the action feels nice. The bore is Very Good, semi-bright with very respectable and continuous rifling. Being designed for black powder, it has the typical light scattered pits throughout, but no bad ones. No rings or bulges either. The wood is solid with no cracks, or repairs. They fit perfectly to the metal. Traces of original fire blue on the loading port and around the sideplate. You can see just a hint of original case color on the right side of the hammer and the buttplate has a lot of the last remnants of case colors showing where its faded out to a nickel-silver with the patina forming through it. The barrel and tube have some faded age-darkened blue in the protected areas with the balance drifted to a plum untouched patina over the last 130 years. Just a great example of an 1873 carbine in every respect.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873 SRC
Caliber Info: 44 WCF (44-40)
Manufacture Date: 1888