VERY RARE 1873 1ST MODEL RIFLE WITH SPECIAL ORDER 32 INCH BARREL AND FACTORY ENGRAVED

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Guns International #: 101602790
Seller's Inventory #: W2671

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

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Winchester Rifles - Model 1873
Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

Seller's Information

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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

Platinum Seller

Active Listings: 904

Total Listings: 59855

Seller Type: FFL Dealer

Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days

Payment Methods: Money orders, cashier or personal checks

VERY RARE 1873 1ST MODEL RIFLE WITH SPECIAL ORDER 32 INCH BARREL AND FACTORY ENGRAVED

Description:
This is only the 2nd one I have encountered that had the factory engraving on the barrel only. It has engraving in several places, up by the muzzle, by the receiver and about midway on each side. The gun is in the 6k serial range. If you had a longer barrel than a standard gun, the barrel retaining ring would be back from the muzzle about 11-12 inches. Looks very unusual but that is how they did it on the 1st models. Shortly after 7 or 8,000 serial number they would start putting in 2 rings like they did on all the other guns. The Factory Letter has all the features listed. This gun has been restored by Turnbull and the work is excellent. The gun retains all of that new blue and vivid case colors. Wood is in excellent condition. Sights include typical Winchester front sight and a large buckhorn rear sight. Barrel markings are very good. Mechanics are excellent. Correct thumbprint dust cover. A very interesting 1873 that looks great. Some aging and it will look even better.

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.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester

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Guns International #: 101602790
Seller's Inventory #: W2671

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

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: 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

Platinum Seller

Active Listings: 904

Total Listings: 59855

Seller Type: FFL Dealer

Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days

Payment Methods: Money orders, cashier or personal checks

VERY RARE 1873 1ST MODEL RIFLE WITH SPECIAL ORDER 32 INCH BARREL AND FACTORY ENGRAVED

Description:
This is only the 2nd one I have encountered that had the factory engraving on the barrel only. It has engraving in several places, up by the muzzle, by the receiver and about midway on each side. The gun is in the 6k serial range. If you had a longer barrel than a standard gun, the barrel retaining ring would be back from the muzzle about 11-12 inches. Looks very unusual but that is how they did it on the 1st models. Shortly after 7 or 8,000 serial number they would start putting in 2 rings like they did on all the other guns. The Factory Letter has all the features listed. This gun has been restored by Turnbull and the work is excellent. The gun retains all of that new blue and vivid case colors. Wood is in excellent condition. Sights include typical Winchester front sight and a large buckhorn rear sight. Barrel markings are very good. Mechanics are excellent. Correct thumbprint dust cover. A very interesting 1873 that looks great. Some aging and it will look even better.

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.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester

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Guns International #: 101602790
Seller's Inventory #: W2671

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Guns International #: 101602790
Seller's Inventory #: W2671

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

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: 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

Platinum Seller

Active Listings: 904

Total Listings: 59855

Seller Type: FFL Dealer

Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days

Payment Methods: Money orders, cashier or personal checks

VERY RARE 1873 1ST MODEL RIFLE WITH SPECIAL ORDER 32 INCH BARREL AND FACTORY ENGRAVED

Description:
This is only the 2nd one I have encountered that had the factory engraving on the barrel only. It has engraving in several places, up by the muzzle, by the receiver and about midway on each side. The gun is in the 6k serial range. If you had a longer barrel than a standard gun, the barrel retaining ring would be back from the muzzle about 11-12 inches. Looks very unusual but that is how they did it on the 1st models. Shortly after 7 or 8,000 serial number they would start putting in 2 rings like they did on all the other guns. The Factory Letter has all the features listed. This gun has been restored by Turnbull and the work is excellent. The gun retains all of that new blue and vivid case colors. Wood is in excellent condition. Sights include typical Winchester front sight and a large buckhorn rear sight. Barrel markings are very good. Mechanics are excellent. Correct thumbprint dust cover. A very interesting 1873 that looks great. Some aging and it will look even better.

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.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester

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