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Winchester Model 1873 38-40 Special Order 2nd Model Rifle Made 1881
Guns International #: 102828721 Seller's Inventory #: 73-2
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
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
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Number of Active Listings: 4
Total Number of Listings: 737
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 2000 positive sales from multiple sites, you can shop worry-free!
Description:
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Winchester Model 1873 2nd model (dust cover rail attached by screws and external trigger pin) special order rifle in 38 WCF with 26" octagon barrel 2" longer than standard and single set trigger. Standard features of full magazine, blued and case hardened finish, plain stocks, and plain trigger. Typical of the early 38 WCF (38-40) rifles, this one has a shotgun butt with smooth steel butt plate as standard issue. Assembly number "1258" matches on left lower tang, upper channel of butt stock, and inner toe of butt plate, so this one is all matching. Cody Museum email sheet that will be provided to the buyer verifies the features and is pictured. This is one of several in this serial range where the factory had to use carbine receivers to assemble rifles as they were out of rifle receivers - note 2 plugged holes on left side where saddle ring would be attached on a carbine.
Except for the lever, trigger, and rear sight elevator, all metal surfaces were professionally refinished at some point. The rifle retains 99% of that expert refinish with no buffing visible. All markings are still sharp. Brass cartridge elevator also remains untouched with some carry wear to the caliber marking. Retains the correct, shorter rear sight. Action is smooth. Half cock safety functions properly, and thankfully, so does the set trigger. Bore is good, a 6 of 10, with typical scattered light black powder pitting but no rings, no bulges, no deep pits or craters, and it still spins a bullet just fine. Stocks are sound with no splits or cracks, still tight and proud, never sanded, exhibiting typical scuffs and dings from 120+ years of use and protected by an added layer of finish. Mag tube is still tight in the dovetail with no wobble. Wish it had been left alone but I can't turn back the clock and undo the refinish, so here it is in its present state. Very nice looking, special order early 38 WCF rifle with provenance.
No international sales. Antique so it can ship to the address of your choice assuming your local laws allow such. Must ship to FFL for NY State buyers. Payment by personal check, bank check or postal money order (sorry no credit cards). 3 day non-firing inspection. Buyer pays return shipping. Packed with care and shipped USPS Mail with tracking.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .38-40 Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial Number: 79008
Barrel Length: 26" Octagon
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Good
Action: Lever
Triggers: Single set
Stock: Walnut
Butt Pad: Steel
Sights: Standard
Manufacture Date: 1881
Item Location: New York