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*Sale Pending* - RARE OPEN TOP WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN 44 WCF
Guns International #: 103034925 Seller's Inventory #: W4352
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 938
Total Number of Listings: 58712
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
Description:
More scarce than a 1 of 1000! This is one of only 55 known ‘Open Top’ Model 1873’s made without a dust cover. It’s listed in the ‘OPEN TOP SURVEY’ in “WInchester’s New Model Of 1873 A Tribute” by James D. Gordon. The survey shows, of all known Open Tops, this is the common configuration to have been made; 24 inch octagon barrel full length magazine. Set trigger. The receiver made without any accommodations for a dust cover. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock fit with crescent rifle trapdoor buttplate. All known Open Top guns are in the 27,000 serial number range which overlap the estimated production of 30,000 First Models. By all observations the open top guns are built on second model frames having the trigger pin visible through the side of the receiver, but without dust covers. The survey shows there were even six open top guns converted/upgraded with second model style dust covers at the factory. Overall condition is good showing faint traces of original finish with the balance mostly a smooth gray brown patina having few scattered dings and patches of light pitting. Action is mechanically sound. Stocks are solid with some scattered minor handling marks and the forearm having been lightly sanded and re-oiled. Manufactured in 1877, this is a VERY scarce and hard to find gun complete with a factory letter.
Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester