Winchester Model 1873 Antique
Guns International #: 101877195 Seller's Inventory #: 8
Category: Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever - Winchester Rifles - Model 1873

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Seller: gbdeer
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Member Since: 4/12/14
First Name: Mark
Last Name: Lautenschlager
State: New York
Zip: 13642
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 778-8302
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Number of Active Listings: 16
Total Number of Listings: 259
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: USPS money order preferred, or check



Description:
SOLD  "The Gun That Won The West"
Classic octagon barrel Model 1873 rifle.
Rare, All original configuration, just as it left the factory 130 years ago.
Very light age patina on the metal parts. Wood looks to be original finish. No cracks or any alterations to any part of it.
Original sights, dust cover intact, "38 Cal" on the brass lifter. 38 WCF (Winchester center fire, or 38-40) on the barrel.
Bore is frosted, typical for its age. Rifling is strong and very shootable.
I have fired it, and functions perfectly. Will hold a 3 -  3 1/2" group at 50 yds with 180gr jacketed bullets.  Magazine holds 14 rounds.
Barrel Markings
"Winchester's Repeating Arms New Haven Conn USA"
"--King's Improvement Patented March 29, 1866 October 16 1860--" 
Newer made, period correct, sectoned cleaning rod in the buttstock trapdoor.
Check or Money order, $50.00 shipping.
 

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .38-40 Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial Number: 352329B
Barrel Length: 24
Bore: Frosted w/strong rifling
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Octagon
Action: Lever
Triggers: standard
Stock: original
Butt Pad: Crecent w/ trapdoor
LOP: 13
Finish: original
Weight: 7#
Sights: original
Manufacture Date: 1890
Extras: Sectoned cleaning pod
Item Location: Northern New York