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Special Order Winchester Model 1873 SRC Cal. 44 WCF Full Nickel w/Verification
Guns International #: 103492354 Seller's Inventory #: SRC2
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
Premium Seller
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:
***** SALE PENDING HAROLD W. 2/24/2026 *****
Winchester Model 1873 early 3rd Model SRC caliber 44 WCF, serial number 115112, made and shipped February 1883 per the records on hand at the Cody Museum (email sheet is pictured and will be provided to the buyer). This was specially ordered with full nickel finish, otherwise is in standard configuration with 20" round barrel, full magazine, plain walnut stocks, plain trigger, blued and case hardened finish, brass trap door butt plate (no cleaning rods present), post front sight; has the scarce reversed carbine ladder rear sight. As typical and correct, there is no caliber marking on the brass cartridge carrier or the barrel.
CONDITION: Barrel and mag tube surfaces show just traces of the original nickel, the remainder having turned a deep plum and retain 50% coverage. Receiver retains 40% original nickel, with the blue underneath a deep plum brown at 65%. The lever exhibits 10% original nickel and the hammer exhibits 50% original nickel with some bright case colors showing where the nickel has flaked off. The saddle ring is missing but the staple is intact. Butt plate is a deep plum with some pinprick pitting and no nickel remaining. Brass trap door is a dark mustard color, never been cleaned. The cartridge carrier also is uncleaned, having 65% of the nickel remaining. Rear sight shows about 20% original nickel with clear yardage markings on the inside of the ladder and the "1873" model along the top curve. Front barrel band screw has been replaced. Barrel shows pinprick pitting along the edges above the fore arm. Stocks show typical/expected nicks, dings, bruises and scratches from 140+ years of use, with the fore arm having the common crack ahead of the barrel band and the butt stock showing weathering checks in the grain flow and filled spots where there were deep bruises. Fore arm has never been cleaned, sanded or refinished. Butt stock shows signs of cleaning and sanding at the tangs. Assembly numbers match on the toe of the butt plate, upper channel of butt stock, and lower left tang. Inside surfaces of the side plates show the number "12" indicating a match to the gun, being the last two digits of the serial number. Action is crisp with a properly working half cock safety and a strong main spring. The bore is good/shootable, I'd rate a 6 of 10, with some sharp rifling but also typical black powder pitting, no deep craters and no bulges. Lever will droop when the lever latch is released. Grades NRA Antique Good. This is a desirable caliber and configuration that will bring years of enjoyment as an addition to 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 with tracking.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Barrel Length: 20" round
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Very good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Action: Lever
Triggers: Standard/plain
Stock: Walnut
Sights: Standard
Manufacture Date: 1883
Extras: Cody Verification
Item Location: New York