GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1873 OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH CRESCENT BUTT.WINCHESTER1873514515 B38 WCFCal. 38 WCF. 24" oct bbl, full magazine, blue finish. Straight grained American walnut stocks with crescent buttplate. Bbl has standard 2-line Winchester address in front of rear sight and cal mark behind the sight. Sights are standard for this model. Receiver is of the stepped variety. Upper tang is marked "Model 1873" with finials. SN is stamped on lower tang behind lever. Elevator is marked .38 cal. Stocks have varnish finish and no markings. Crescent buttplate and steel fore-end cap. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl has considerable dull blue finish overall with high point wear and a few scratches and dents. Marks are sharp. Sights are good. Magazine tube is a plumb brown patina. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Receiver retains 20-30% blue blending to a pleasing plumb brown patina. Side plates are lightly scratched. Side plate screw is a replacement, lever screw is marred, dust cover is a replacement. Elevator has been cleaned and has numerous small dents. Cal mark is clear. Tang marks are sharp. Hammer retains slight traces of case color, as does the lever in protected areas. Stocks are very good, full size with handling marks and dents overall. Fore-stock has numerous dents and scratches and a raised grain. Buttplate is a silver gray patina with some roughness at the heal. Fore-end cap is a plumb brown patina. A nice Antique Model 1873 Rifle. 49971-12 TEP (1,500-2,000)