FACTORY ENGRAVED DELUXE 2ND MODEL 1873 WINCHESTER RIFLE IN 44 WCF

Description:
Special order Second Model with 24 inch octagon barrel chambered in 44 WCF caliber with a dark bore that is not so good and has light rifling. Sights include a Beech’s combination front with standard sporting rear. Barrel and magazine tube are a silver-gray patina overall. Receiver has a dark brown/gray patina. Thumb print dust cover. Set trigger does not work. Hammer does not stay on half cock. Trigger needs repair to make it work properly.  Receiver is engraved with a scroll/floral motif and has vignette of a running deer on left side plate. Elevator has a small scroll motif.  The checkering on the wood is visible but very worn. XXX wood is dark brown and very sun-dried and checked. Also a little shy at the wrist area. A Deluxe Winchester made in 1882 that saw a lot of hard use on the frontier. This one didn't sit in a closet, it got used!

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.
 

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester

Price: $11,500.00