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EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE IN VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION .32 WCF CALIBER
Guns International #: 101597147 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 55
Total Number of Listings: 3268
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE IN VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION .32WCF (.32-20) CALIBER! This rare saddle ring carbine is serial number 601xxx and according to the call-in sheet I got from the Cody Museum, was shipped March 5, 1907. Most of these late 1873s were exported and when found are in horrible condition. Easily identifiable by the front magazine retaining band instead of the normal barrel band found on .38-40 and .44-40 carbines.This one has seen use, but is very decent. The receiver shows even aged blue that is also evenly mixed with a most attractive plum (but certainly NOT brown or gray). Fine blue on the loading gate, mellow, uncleaned brass lifter with "32 CAL" markings, original dust cover, surprisingly excellent screws, barrel and magazine blue similar to the receiver with a tinge more brown to the plum and some light freckling on the barrel. Original carbine rear sight needs the slide and screw only, front sight boss is correct with a high blade pinned in. The end of the mag tube on the right side looks like it was dinged and pushed some side metal back about ¼ of an inch. Fine barrel and tang markings. Bore is a bit dark with light pitting, but good rifling all the way through. Lever spring only is a little weak. Walnut stock and forearm show normal handling, but no abuse. There is a stress crack coming back from for a couple inches on each side of the rear of the upper tang that go nowhere. Tight wood to metal fit and correct butt plate without the trap for cleaning rods- only the .32 WCF carbines lack this. One can search for a ’73 Saddle Ring Carbine in .32-20 for yeas and not see one!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE
Serial Number: 601XXX
Caliber Info: .32-20
Condition: fine
Barrels: 20