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.WINCHESTER1873534196 B38 WCFMODERN; C&RCal. 38 WCF. 24" oct bbl, full magazine, blue finish. Straight grained American walnut stocks with crescent butt. 2-line Winchester address in front of rear sight. Cal mark behind sight. Sights are standard. 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". CONDITION: Good. Bbl and magazine tube are a plumb brown patina overall with high-point wear. Markings are clear. Sights are good. Bore is dark with traces of rifling. Receiver is a gray brown modeled patina overall. Tang markings are sharp. Elevator is a mustard patina with washed out mark. Hammer and lever are also a dark brown patina. Stocks are good, slightly undersized with raised grain on right side of butt. Stocks have numerous dents and scratches overall. Fore-end is cracked on bottom in front of receiver. Buttplate and fore-end cap are dark brown patina. An honest old 1873 Rifle. 50111-1 TEP (750-1,250)