Guns International #: 100154829
Seller's Inventory #: 127
127. Winchester 1873 First Model Saddle Ring Carbine, .44-40 cal. of course, very good plus to near fine bore; 14,XXX serial number range made in 1876. Metal is generally smooth and clean and has basically turned to a dark plum blue brown patina with traces of darkened blue in protected areas. Original sights and thumbprint dustcover. Crisp action. Very good plus walnut with a small crack in the underside on the front of the forearm- solid repair. Small shallow crack on left of butt stock from the upper tang rearward five inches- solid however. Complete with original saddle ring and carbine butt plate. Very nice example. Antique.
Guns International #: 100154829
Seller's Inventory #: 127
127. Winchester 1873 First Model Saddle Ring Carbine, .44-40 cal. of course, very good plus to near fine bore; 14,XXX serial number range made in 1876. Metal is generally smooth and clean and has basically turned to a dark plum blue brown patina with traces of darkened blue in protected areas. Original sights and thumbprint dustcover. Crisp action. Very good plus walnut with a small crack in the underside on the front of the forearm- solid repair. Small shallow crack on left of butt stock from the upper tang rearward five inches- solid however. Complete with original saddle ring and carbine butt plate. Very nice example. Antique.
Guns International #: 100154829
Seller's Inventory #: 127
127. Winchester 1873 First Model Saddle Ring Carbine, .44-40 cal. of course, very good plus to near fine bore; 14,XXX serial number range made in 1876. Metal is generally smooth and clean and has basically turned to a dark plum blue brown patina with traces of darkened blue in protected areas. Original sights and thumbprint dustcover. Crisp action. Very good plus walnut with a small crack in the underside on the front of the forearm- solid repair. Small shallow crack on left of butt stock from the upper tang rearward five inches- solid however. Complete with original saddle ring and carbine butt plate. Very nice example. Antique.