SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER SECOND MODEL 1873 RIFLE CHAMBERED IN 38 WCF
Guns International #: 103320902 Seller's Inventory #: W4431
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks



Description:
24 inch octagon barrel shows about 70% original finish with scattered light freckling. Near excellent bore is bright and fairly shiny with strong rifling. Original sporting front sight with nickel silver blade and short tang sporting rear. Half length tube magazine. Second model color case hardened receiver show’s about 30% original case colors with the balance a mottled brown grey patina. Plain walnut forearm with matching straight grip buttstock fitted with a smooth shotgun style buttplate. Shotgun style butts were standard on second model 1873’s chambered in 38 WCF from introduction until the 145,000 serial range. The stocks show a few handling marks but are solid and full fitting. Comes with a factory letter showing it was manufactured in 1881 as featured.

Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
 

Price: $7,950.00

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .38-40 Winchester