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1890 Antique WINCHESTER Model 1873 .32-20 WCF Caliber LEVER ACTION Rifle
Guns International #: 102792750 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever - Winchester Rifles - Model 1873
Seller's Information
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Seller: dtttuycwtw
Member Since: 8/15/24
First Name: Robert
Last Name: Younghusband
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03051
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 883-5629
Number of Active Listings: 1
Total Number of Listings: 2
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted:
About Us: Inherited my fathers guns and would like to sell them.
Description:
HERE IS WHAT ANCESTRY GUNS LLC WROTE ABOUT THEIR MODEL 1873 RIFLE, Thank you Ancestry Guns LLC,
Here is an antique Winchester 1873 Lever Action Rifle in .32-20 WCF, made in 1890 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 centrefire cartridge, and 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.
I inherited this rifle from my father. He purchased it about 60 years ago. I know he never shot it. When it was last shot is unknown.
It has a 24-inch octagon barrel.
Caliber: .32-20
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Price $2,000. plus shipping.
Thanks
Price: $2,000.00
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .32-20 Winchester