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Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

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Winchester Rifles - Model 1873
Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

1873 Winchester Deluxe Lever Action Carbine Pistol Grip XX Wood Tang Sight .38-40 WCF 1883

Description:
Unusual Model 1873 Winchester Deluxe Lever Action Carbine with Mail Order Barrel, Case Hardened Frame, Checkered XX Grade Pistol Grip Stock, Shotgun Butt, & Tang Sight, .38-40 WCF, mfg. 1883. This is a really neat Winchester which was originally special ordered as a Deluxe rifle and converted into a carbine during the first quarter of the 20th century utilizing a Winchester factory mail order 20" barrel with correct carbine sights and barrel bands. The gun was always chambered in .38-40 and matching factory assembly number "910" marked on the lower tang, stock, and buttplate confirm that the gun is an original Deluxe. The lower tang is additionally stamped "XX" indicating the grade of wood used. The frame, lever, trigger, and hammer have turned mostly silver with some very faint whispers of mottled case color visible and stronger traces remaining on the hammer. There are a few small spots of superfine pinprick pitting scattered along the edges of the frame on the left side but overall the surfaces are smooth and edges sharp. The barrel and magazine tube retain 70% bright original bluing thinning along the top while the barrel bands have turned plum. The stock is beautifully figured and features a checkered pistolgrip and forearm with original ebony grip inlay. The forearm is the original which has been configured to carbine style with the correct band fitted in place of the original rifle nosecap. The wood has had a thin coat of varnish added and there are some repaired cracks on the left side of the wrist behind the frame with moderate edge loss along the right upper tang and a thin 1" sliver at the right lower tang. The wood-to-metal fit along the buttplate, forearm, and most of the lower tang remains very good. The very tip of the upper tang and the lower tang just behind the frame show repair work. Crystal clear Winchester barrel address and upper tang model designation with serial number "121117 A" marked on the lower tang. The breech is boldly stamped "38 W.C.F." with Winchester's "WP" proof and the additional "P" proof mark indicating that the barrel was made by Winchester for mail order purchase and installation outside the factory. The mail order proof was introduced in 1912 and the model '73 was discontinued in 1919 with some guns assembled through 1923 so the barrel would have been ordered within this specific time frame. The "38 CAL" inscribed brass carrier is worn yet legible. Original hammer, trigger, lever, lever locking nut, screws, dust cover, post front sight, "1873" marked flip-up ladder rear sight, and adjustable tang sight with peep aperture. The action is crisp and functions perfectly. The carrier remains sharp, the lever snaps shut on it's own, and the dust cover opens and closes securely. Fairly bright bore with strong rifling and moderate fine blackpowder frosting throughout. A rare factory Deluxe Winchester in an attractive and uncommon configuration. While not originally built as a carbine the work was all done in period with correct parts ordered from Winchester. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique firearms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique firearm" will hence include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique firearms. Antique firearms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique firearms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City (or residents thereof). Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any handgun (antique or muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction) shipped to New Jersey must ship to a licensed FFL holder. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. No international sales of antique firearms which may fire conventional metallic cartridges or any reproductions regardless of ignition. Antique muzzleloaders, or antiques which fire obsolete cartridges, may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Payment can be made by money order, banker's check, personal check, or credit card (no fees). Please allow 7-10 business days for clearance on personal checks. If paying by credit card please call us directly to process your order. If not satisfied with an item within 3 days of receiving it, simply return the item in the same condition as shipped for a full refund, minus return shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembly, or altering of a firearm in any way will void inspection privileges. Layaway may be allowed upon negotiation, but will void inspection privileges. Buyer pays actual shipping & insurance costs. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account however it will be noted that any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with our business. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All firearms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. Message or call with any questions about this firearm, or any of our other items at 860-873-1092 (office) or 860-345-2100 (shop).

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Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .38-40 Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial Number: 121117
Barrel Length: 20
Stock: XX Checkered
Butt Pad: Shotgun
Finish: Blue/Case Color
Manufacture Date: 1883