GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
SPECIAL ORDER SECOND MODEL 1873 WINCHESTER RIFLE.WINCHESTER1873 RIFLE7413544WCFCal. .44 WCF. 28" oct bbl, full mag, set trigger, blue finish, straight grained American walnut stocks with crescent butt. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and mag tube shows a smooth plum/brown patina overall with high point wear and a few dents. Bbl address is sharp. Sporting sights are very good. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Receiver is of the second type with dust cover guide rail attached by a screw. Receiver is a plum/brown patina overall with traces of blue in protected areas. Hammer and lever are also plum/brown patina with hints of case color. Elevator is a mottled mustard patina. Tang markings are sharp. Set trigger functions. Receiver is of the carbine type with carbine staple holes plugged. Stocks are very good, full sized showing handling marks overall. Buttplate is a silver/gray patina as is the forend cap. An opportunity to obtain a rare special order Winchester '73 rifle with extra length bbl and set trigger. 51379-12 TEP (3,750-4,250)