SPECIAL ORDER Winchester Model 1873 3rd Model 38 WCF Rifle
Guns International #: 101541771 Seller's Inventory #: 1873-3
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

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Seller: CNY Collectibles
Company: CNY Collectibles
Member Since: 8/24/10
First Name: Doug
Last Name: Buschatzke
State: New York
Zip: 13421-1833
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 251-4799
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Number of Active Listings: 6
Total Number of Listings: 736
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer pays return shipping fees
Payment Types Accepted: Personal check, USPS Money Order, Certified Check

About Us: We have been collectors and dealers for over 30 years. We take pride in the items we sell and know that your hard-earned money is tough to part with, so you will receive a 3-day, non-firing money back guarantee if not satisfied. Your investment will be very carefully packed to arrive safely. With over 2000 positive sales from multiple sites, you can shop worry-free!


Description:
Winchester Model 1873 special order rifle in caliber 38 WCF (38-40), one of the most accurate calibers Winchester manufactured. This rifle sports a 30" full octagon barrel 6" longer than standard and a working single set trigger. Also equipped with a full magazine, crescent butt with trap door butt plate, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Rocky Mountain front sight, plain walnut stocks. Features are confirmed by the included Cody Museum email sheet showing serial number 167374 was received in the warehouse October 5, 1885 and shipped on November 20, 1885 to order number 1932.

CONDITION:  All metal surfaces are a mix of gray and  brown patina with some plum showing in the protected areas of the barrel flats by the mag tube. Some pitting is found on the left side of the barrel. Original walnut stocks are sound with no splits or cracks and no extra holes, never sanded or refinished. Trap door butt cover slides as it should. No cleaning rods present in trap. Set trigger functions perfectly, as does the half cock safety. Very good shootable bore, no rings, no bulges, no craters, defined rifling with typical light black powder wear. Mag tube is tight with no wobble. Grades NRA Antique Very Good.

TERMS: No international sales. Antique so it can ship directly to you assuming your local laws allow it. Please be aware of what is legal in your state. 3 day non-firing inspection and sold as a collector item only. Not warranted safe to fire until checked out by a competent gunsmith. Buyer pays return shipping. Payment by bank check, personal check or money order. All major credit cards accepted with 4% convenience fee added. Shipping will be USPS Priority Mail with tracking and insurance included in the fees. Always interested in used long guns and used antique handguns so please contact me if you have anything for sale or trade. 315.251.4799 with questions or concerns.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial Number: 167374
Barrel Length: 30" Octagon
Condition: Very good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: Very Good
Triggers: Single Set
Stock: Walnut
Butt Pad: Steel
Manufacture Date: 1885
Item Location: New York