First Model Winchester Model 1873 Made 1876 w/Cody Verification
Guns International #: 103489468 Seller's Inventory #: 73-4
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

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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: 779
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 reflect a 3% discount; VISA, Mastercard, Discover American Express

About Us: We have been collectors and dealers for over 40 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 First Model rifle with 24" round barrel, full magazine, plain trigger, plain walnut stocks, brass trap door butt plate (cleaning rods absent), blued and case hardened finish, open sights, original oval thumb print dust cover, correct early screw-in type mag tube end, correct half moon lever latch, interesting Cody Museum information (pictured and included) shows this started life as a carbine, sat in the warehouse for over 2 years before being changed to a round barrel rifle and shipped in 1878.

CONDITION: All metal surfaces have turned a mottled patina. Stocks are sound with the only crack being a short one coming off the lower tang about 1", otherwise typical nicks/dings/gouges. Bore is very good with expected black powder fouling, no major rings/craters/pits and no bulges, should spin a bullet fine. Mag tube is tight with no wobble. Hammer locks tightly at both half cock and full cock. Solid, tight action with no lever droop. Other than the rear sight and elevator, all parts are correct and original. These First Models are extremely desirable and hard to find in untouched condition. Grades NRA Antique Good and is a solid specimen to fill that void in your Winchester collection.

TERMS: Antique so it can ship directly to you at the address of your choice. New York State buyers must have the item ship to an FFL dealer only, no C&R, no exceptions. 3 day non-firing inspection. Buyer pays return shipping. Payment by personal check, bank check, or USPS money order only, sorry no credit cards, no electronic payments. Have a competent gunsmith give it a clean bill of health before using as it has not been test-fired. Packed with great care to survive the trip. Ships by FedEx Ground.


SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial Number: 22152
Barrel Length: 24" round
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: Very Good
Action: Lever
Triggers: Standard/plain
Stock: Walnut
Butt Pad: Steel
Sights: Standard
Manufacture Date: 1876
Item Location: New York