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WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1873 RIFLE WITH SCARCE ATLANTA POLICE MARKING IN 44-40 CALIBER
Guns International #: 101580004 Seller's Inventory #: W2622
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 960
Total Number of Listings: 52526
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
Description:
This rifle is from a group of 125 1873s that were shipped to the Atlanta Police from Winchester in 1889-1890 in two groups. This is # "68" and so engraved. It is believed that these are the only 1873 Winchesters factory engraved to a police agency. These were all configured the same with octagon barrel as well as the sling swivels and the engraved Atlanta Police markings on the receiver. Gun is in fine condition with bright shiny bore. Sharp rifling. Original sight. The 24 inch octagon barrel has sharp corners and excellent markings. About 90% blue is starting to turn to a mixed plum color. Wood has some loss of varnish on the sides of the forearm. Complete with a rifle style buttplate. Crisp tight action and correct dust cover.
Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester