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SUPER RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 16" SHORT RIFLE CODY VERIFIED!
Guns International #: 101583974 Seller's Inventory #: 73-1
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64
Seller's Information
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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
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 5
Total Number of Listings: 646
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 1500 positive sales from multiple sites, you can shop worry-free!
Description:
Here we have an extremely rare Winchester Model 1873 factory 16" short rifle in caliber 44 WCF aka 44-40 with Cody Museum verification sheet showing this rifle was charged to G. Amsinck and Company of New York, serial number applied April 27, 1910. It was received in the warehouse May 7, 1910 and shipped from the warehouse on July 28, 1910 to order number 266907. G. Amsinck and Company was an importer that owned several plantations in South America, so chances are really good that this rifle went to South America for a while. Other than the 16" barrel, it is a standard rifle, having a full magazine, plain trigger, plain walnut stocks, standard open sights, shorter 8 3/8" forearm typically found on the 16 to 20 inch short rifles, and trap door butt plate (no cleaning rods present). As with these later 1873s, the caliber marking and barrel address are in the correct locations on the left barrel flat, and the barrel & receiver have the interlocked "WP" in the oval proof mark. Cody Museum verification sheet is pictured and will be included with the rifle for the buyer.
CONDITION: Butt stock is still tight and even with tangs and receiver, showing typical dings and scratches from use, no splits, no cracks, no extra holes, and the letter "W" scratched into it in 2 places. Fore arm shows some chipping loss at receiver and nose cap. Receiver and mag tube show 25% original blue turned a milk chocolate patina. Barrel shows 80% of an old cold blue. Bore is an 8.5 of 10, shiny with sharp rifling but some typical light pitting. Action functions as it should at both half and full cock positions. Trap door in butt slides with out hanging up. Original dust cover is intact, still tight front to rear, with slight side to side play. Brass carrier block has never been cleaned and has turned a mellow dark mustard color. Mag tube plug retaining screw has been replaced. Overall grades NRA Modern Very Good and will fill a void in your Winchester rifle collection!
TERMS: No international sales. Must ship to FFL or C&R license holder (sales within New York State require FFL only). 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. FREE SHIPPING by USPS Priority Mail with tracking and insurance included. 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. If you don't like my price, offers are welcomed. Shipping and insurance is included in the selling price!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial Number: 665801
Barrel Length: 16" Octagon
Condition: Very good
Metal Condition: Very good
Wood Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Lever
Triggers: Standard/plain
Stock: Walnut
Butt Pad: Steel
Sights: Standard
Manufacture Date: 1910
Item Location: New York