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c1904 WINCHESTER M1873 .38-40 WCF Lever Action C&R Octagonal Barrel 26” “The Gun that Won the West”
Guns International #: 102647882 Seller's Inventory #: 233018
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
c1904 WINCHESTER M1873 .38-40 WCF Lever Action C&R Octagonal Barrel 26”
“The Gun that Won the West”
Here we present a C&R Winchester 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .38-40 WCF, made in 1904 in New Haven, Connecticut. The Model 1873 is one of the most iconic of American rifles. Given the moniker “The Gun that Won the West”, the 1873 was there during the Indian Wars and Range Wars of the late 19th century.
Cowboys, Natives, settlers, miners, law enforcement, express companies and hunters all found these rifles and carbines useful tools. These rifles made excellent companions to revolvers at the time as they were chambered for the same ammunition, meaning that the user only had to keep one type to feed both guns. One could easily defend the homestead and provide for his family with this versatile weapon.
The 1873 really was the quintessential Western rifle, handily outpacing all the muzzle-loading and Civil War surplus guns that also made their way to the frontier. Still an icon in the modern day, it was manufactured between 1873 and 1923. It was originally chambered for the .44-40 cartridge, which was the first centerfire cartridge which became immensely popular. The 1873 was later produced in .38-40, .32-20, and .22. The Model 1873 was produced in three variations: a 24-inch barrel rifle, a 20-inch barrel carbine, and a “musket”, which was aimed at military contracts and only made up less than 5% of production. In all, over 720,000 Model 1873s were produced.
The overall condition is fair. Refinished. The action (hammer/trigger) is strong but the hammer is a bit worn so that there is not enough material there for the bolt to cock the hammer all the way, so manual cocking of the hammer is necessary. There are some replacement screws. The bore is in good shape: a frosted appearance with thin rifling. The walnut stock is solid, though a bit shy around the receiver.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 26 inches.
Caliber: .38-40 WCF
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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ancestryguns
$1850
#233018
Price: $1,850.00
Curio/Relic: Yes