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Special Order Winchester 1873 Deluxe from England 44-40 XXX Walnut with Cody Letter, Made 1886
Guns International #: 102991328 Seller's Inventory #: No returns without mutual consent
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: Gunsbysally
Company: Guns by Sally
Member Since: 5/1/09
State: Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Total Number of Listings: 239
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
****** NO RETURNS ***** SOLD AS IS *****
Payment Types Accepted: Money order personal check Mastercard Visa
Description:
Guns by Sally-always the best for less. We are so proud to offer this stunning example of the gun that won the West, the Winchester model 1873. This particular rifle is decked out in deluxe trim, with a highly figured and checkered walnut stock, including a pistol grip with an ebony inlay. The receiver and trim were ordered as color case hardened, and the icing on the cake is that she went to London to visit the queen. She is chambered in 44-40, which is the largest centerfire cartridge available on this model. All features are verified by the included Cody Firearms Museum letter. Made in the year of our Lord 1886, she is in fairly good condition for being 139 years old. The blue of the barrel has drifted to a pleasant patina, the magazine tube retaining much less blue. The receiver and lever have remnants of case color left, not so much on the hammer, butt plate, and forend cap. The action is smooth and crisp, and the half cock safety works as designed. The bore of the octagonal barrel has lots of shine, with scattered pitting and strong rifling. I suspect that this rifle not only visited the queen, but likely traveled the world on exotic hunts as a repeater to back up the standard 2 shot rifles. Great clouds of black powder smoke combined with humid tropical climates would certainly explain the widespread pitting on all the steel surfaces. . The upper tang bears the assembly number 507 , which is repeated on the stock and butt plate. XXX is also on the tang, denoting the very fancy wood. The rear sight is the early type, with knurled sides to diffuse glare. These early deluxe guns are highly sought after, and their value continues to climb. There are several others on the market, and this one will be quite competitive. Many have reached the 20K mark, and this one will be listed for much less. If you have been looking for the right '73 to collect, for investment, or for that nostalgic hunt, but want the added clout of a lettered special order deluxe, then look no further.
Price: $13,000.00
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial Number: 195995
Barrel Length: 24