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ATTRACTIVE, EARLY 1873 .44-40 OCTAGON RIFLE, #110XXX, MADE 1882
Guns International #: 102589246 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
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: 67
Total Number of Listings: 4102
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
ATTRACTIVE, EARLY 1873 .44-40 OCTAGON RIFLE, #110XXX, MADE 1882. When this rifle was made the .44 WCF (.44-40) was the only caliber offered in this model, therefore like all early 1873s it is not caliber marked on the barrel or on the brass lifter. After the .38-40 and .32-20 were introduced soon after this date, by necessity the caliber was stamped. This example is a true "attic condition" example that hasn't been messed with or even cleaned. The receiver, barrel and magazine all have a matching even deep aged blue to plum patina in the true sense of the term. Simply, the blue has just aged over the last 142 years. All of the receiver screws appear unturned except for the upper tang screw and perhaps the lever screw on the left side. It has the original dust cover and the loading gate has good aged blue. Mellow brass lifter has never been polished. The butt stock shows normal light handling only with tight wood to metal fit. The forend shows some honest light saddle wear just ahead of the receiver and also displays tight wood to metal fit. Buckhorn rear sight with elevator bar and Winchester small blade front sight. The action is tight with solid half-cock on the hammer. The bore is a little dark with strong rifling all the way through and only some very light surface corrosion. Some rifles just have a "good feel" to them with lots of frontier appeal and this is one.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 1873 oct. rifle
Serial Number: 110XXX
Barrel Length: 24" OCTAGON
Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: FINE