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*Winchester 1873 Trapper 16" .44 Caliber, 1908 Mfg. "Baby Carbine Guns International #: 102662692 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever - Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Buckhorn Antique Arms Member Since: 7/24/22 First Name: Michael Last Name: Casanova State: North Carolina Zip: 28677 Country: United States Phone: (980) 428-0706 Total Number of Listings: 15 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. No international shipping Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Cryptocurrency About Us: Buyer and Seller of antique Winchesters, Colts, Henry's, Marlins, etc. Invested in the preservation of historic and collectable firearms and western memorabilia. Description: This is a rare example of an 1873 Winchester "Trapper" SRC in excellent condition. 1873 Winchester Saddle Ring Carbine, 16" barrel which makes it a rare "Trapper" or "Baby Carbine" most of which you'll see are 92's or 94's.  The 73' Trappers are more rare and desirable, and of all the 73' trappers, about 90% are 15" barrels, making this one even more scarce. Chambered in .44 W.C.F. This one is in very good, almost excellent condition which you don't often see on these since they were typically used hard in the field and not well maintained. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 75% factory blue and the receiver has about 20% factory blue on the side plates and in protected areas with a mottled brown to grey patina on the remainder. The wood has typical dents and ding from use, but no cracks or major chips, and the wood fits the metal very well.  The barrel has the correct forward location of the barrel address, which these trappers had since the forend is 1" shorter than a standard carbine. The barrel and receiver are both marked with the "oval, WP" proof stamp that would have been applied when the gun was "Returned and Repaired" in 1909 The bore is very good, with bright shiny lands and grooves with one small blackpowder ring about half way down the bore. The action is tight and functions perfecly, with the dust cover not being overly loose. The buttstock has the 3 piece Winchester cleaning rod behind the trap door. The Cody letter shows the gun being shipped from the warehouse in August, 1908 The records show that the gun was returned to Winchester nine months later (presumably to convert it into the 16" Trapper configuration, though the letter doesn't specify the work that was done) then shipped in March 1910 to Markt and Schaefer Co. of NY This 16" Trapper is one of the nicest I've seen, and is likely in the top 10% of 73' Winchester "Baby Carbines" in existence.  A wonderful piece of history for any advanced Winchester collector. 3 day inspection I'm open to reasonable offers on this gun, including cash or partial trades for Winchesters, Colts, Marlins etc. Price: $17,250.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial Number: 634285 Barrel Length: 16