GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 OCTAGON BARREL HALF MAGAZINE RIFLE WINCHESTER 1873 101785 32 WCF C&R Cal. 32 WCF. 24" bbl, blue finish. Plain straight grip walnut stocks. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 20% blue in protected areas with muzzle and high point wear and slight cleaning, scratches on bottom bbl flat. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver retains 40% blue in protected area with the balance drifting into a pleasing plum/brown patina. Hammer shows 20% case color with slight scratching. Lever shows 20% case color with balance a pleasing brown patina. Elevator is marked 32 cal. and shows a pleasing mustard patina. Dust cover shows 20% blue. Stocks are good, with handling marks and dents, re-varnished. Buttplate is silver/gray patina. Forend cap shows 60% blue, magazine cap has brown patina. A very good example of a Winchester ''73 in a rare configuration. 49435-2 TEP (2,000-3,000)