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Winchester "First Model" Model 1873 .44-40 WCF Caliber Rifle S/N 26452xx Guns International #: 103206314 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms Company: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms Member Since: 5/22/07 State: Missouri Zip: 65721 Country: United States Phone: (417) 581-4570 Fax: (417) 581-1873 Platinum Seller Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check,Money Order About Us: 3-Day Inspection does NOT apply to NIB Firearms and does NOT Apply to other Firearms unless the Description in the Listing of the Firearm is Different than what is Shipped. Description: Winchester Model 1873 Rifle .44-40 WCF caliber (the most desirable caliber) Early First Model (very rare to find these all together as many were left on the frontier during the westward expansion) Early thumb print dust cover present (only on s/n 1-30,000) more valuable due to rarity and historical significance 24" heavy octagon barrel Barrel address and patent dates are legible Bluing on barrel and magazine tube have turned plum brown 15 round magazine tube Iron frame with side plates Total of 720,610 made between 1873-1919 Known as the "Gun that won the west" and being made in 1878, this rifle helped with that Crescent butt plate with cleaning rod compartment door Bore has lands and grooves present, is dark, otherwise ok No caliber present on barrel due to the first caliber for this rifle Upper tang says Model 1873 Has rear buckhorn sight  Made in 1878 Tang, lever, receiver, and side plates bluing has turned plum brown Action functions as should Blue remains on bullet loading gate This model was also famous for the Jimmy Stewart movie "Winchester 73"  Forend has several long splits, butt stock appears in good condition with no splits or missing wood Serial number 26452xx Price: $4,995.00