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c1888 Antique WINCHESTER Model 1873 Lever Action .44-40 WCF RIFLE Iconic Cowboy Gun with Octagonal Barrel!
Guns International #: 101810698 Seller's Inventory #: 215470
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Number of Active Listings: 1064
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
c1888 Antique WINCHESTER Model 1873 Lever Action .44-40 WCF RIFLE
Iconic Cowboy Gun with Octagonal Barrel!
Here we present an antique Winchester 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .44-40 WCF, made in 1888 in New Haven, Connecticut. The Model 1873 is one of the most iconic of American rifles. Given the moniker “The Gun that Won the West”, the 1873 was there during the Indian Wars and Range Wars of the late 19th century. Cowboys, Natives, settlers, miners, law enforcement, express companies and hunters all found these rifles and carbines useful tools. These rifles made excellent companions to revolvers at the time as they were chambered for the same ammunition, meaning that the user only had to keep one type to feed both guns. One could easily defend the homestead and provide for his family with this versatile weapon.
The 1873 really was the quintessential Western rifle, handily outpacing all the muzzle-loading and Civil War surplus guns that also made their way to the frontier. Still an icon in the modern day, it was manufactured between 1873 and 1923. It was originally chambered for the .44-40 cartridge, which was the first centerfire cartridge which became immensely popular.
The overall condition is very good. Original blue finish/patina. It has been in and out of a scabbard many times as evidenced by the slightly greater wear to the corners of the muzzle and the German silver front sight. The action remains excellent. The bore is in very nice condition: still reflective of light with sharp rifling. The dust cover is an older replacement. The walnut stock shows use, as does the rest of the gun, and remains solid. There is a small repair of a chip to the corner of the right side of the forearm. Clearly a much used yet well-cared for Winchester rifle!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 24 inches.
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$4975
#215470
SOLD
Antique: Yes