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Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-271) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER 26" BULL BBL RIFLE

Caliber 44-40. Full octagon, full length magazine tube. Orig sights include buckhorn rear, correct folding tang, standard front. VG shootable bore. Orig wood is in VG+ cond with a fair amount of orig varnish remaining, rifle style buttplate. Overall metal has turned mostly a gun metal gray patina with no pits, sharp corners; mechanical cond is exc. Very scarce little gun; any extra length bull bbl is quite rare. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 11,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-297) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN 32-20

Orig 24" full octagon bbl, full length magazine, deluxe checkered rifle butt, pistol grip and case hardened. Inscribed on the left side plate is: 'Presented to H.C. Cassidy by the Gun Dept of Hibbard, Spencer and Bartlett & Co. April 1884'. All of these facts are stated in a Factory Letter dated April 19, 1884, also confirms that the factory did the inscription on the side plate. It's interesting to note that Hibbard, Spencer and Bartlett went on to become the True Value Hardware Co. Accompanying this gun is a Bowie Knife marked 'H.C. Cassidy' as well which apparently was presented to him at the same time. Overall gun is in exc cond with orig front, typical Buckhorn rear and Lyman folding tang rear sights. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blue starting to tone somewhat with sharp corners and exc markings. Receiver retains 40-50% case colors, wood is in exc cond with most orig varnish, sharp checkering, just a few light handling mars and dings; complete with rifle style buttplate. Very nice little gun. Very rare to find a Winchester documented this thoroughly from the factory. All orig throughout. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 29,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-322) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN 44-40

24" full octagon bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights, orig wood in VG cond with a few handling mars and some very light saddle wear. Overall metal has turned an aged plum brown patina coloration with sharp corners and good markings, traces of blue in the protected areas, orig dustcover. Untouched in any way; all orig, nice little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,100

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-14) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE

With a special order 26" full round bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights include Buckhorn rear and folding Lyman tang, mint bore. Orig wood is exc+ with a special order steel shotgun style buttplate, set trigger. Overall gun is in superb cond with 98%+ bright shiny glossy bbl and mag blue; receiver retains 97-98% vivid blue, exc case colors on hammer and lever. Fine gun, hard to improve upon. Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 11,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-15) VERY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN 44-40

Orig 24" full round bbl, full length magazine tube. Correct sights include Buckhorn rear and Lyman folding tang. Orig wood is exc with nearly all the orig varnish; rifle style buttplate which still retains 75% darkening case colors. 98% bbl and mag blue, 94-95% bright receiver blue, fine case colors on hammer and lever. Very nice little gun, complete with Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 7,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-35) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN CALIBER 38-40

This gun has an orig 24" full round bbl, button magazine, VG+ shootable bore, orig sights include Lyman hunters front, correct Buckhorn rear and folding Lyman tang. Gun appears to have gone back to Winchester at one time, the bbl has been refinished and the 'WP' proofing is on both the bbl and the receiver. The case colored receiver retains 75% vivid orig case colors on one side and 50% on the other side. 3X burl wood is in exc+ cond with the checkering possibly having been refreshened, correct orig steel shotgun style buttplate. Nice, clean, very attractive little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 15,000

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-284) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE RIFLE IN 44-40

Orig 24" full octagon bbl with button magazine. Orig pistol grip checkered deluxe wood in exc cond with most orig varnish; rifle style buttplate. Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue, receiver retains 90% case colors with 75% vividness on one side, the front half of the other side has an area about 2" square showing some bad storage pits-appears to be blood; fairly deep and somewhat unattractive. The back half on that side retains 75% case colors. The back half of the bbl has an area of moderate to severe pits as well. All orig and in exc cond with the exception of the pitting. Nice, clean, sharp gun; one side looks great, the other side doesn't. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 11,750

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-4) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873, 3RD MODEL PISTOL GRIP DELUXE RIFLE IN 44-40

Exc bore, orig front sight and unusual folding flip up ladder rear sight which has a leaf that flips up to 1200 meters and appears to be of English origin as the gun is also proof-marked. Orig pistol grip checkered 3X grade deluxe walnut stock is in exc cond with oil style finish; shotgun style steel buttplate. Bbl and mag retain 90% toning orig blue, receiver has some nickelly coloration but is basically a dark plum of case colors turning dark. Mechanical cond is exc, tight and crisp; complete with correct orig dustcover. Nice little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 8,750

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-1) FANTASTIC WINCHESTER MODEL 1873, 3RD MODEL PISTOL GRIP DELUXE RIFLE IN 44-40

Mint bore, orig sights, orig 24" full octagon bbl, full length magazine tube, orig pistol grip checkered walnut stock and a rifle style buttplate. Overall gun is in absolutely fantastic cond retaining nearly all of the orig vivid bright case hardening; vivid case colors still remaining on the buttplate, hammer and lever. Bbl retains most all the blue with some very slight toning, orig wood retains most varnish with a few light handling mars. Hard to improve upon. Guaranteed all orig and complete with Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 75,000

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-194) 1873 WINCHESTER MECHANICS SPECIAL IN 38 CALIBER

This is an octagon barreled, full mag rifle. It's missing quite a few pieces including the bolt, firing pin, toggle, side plates and stock. The parts remaining are the lever, hammer, elevator, mag tube and forearm. If you have a bunch of 73 parts laying around that you don't know what to do with, buy this, put it together and have a decent old rifle! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 600

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-7) SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1873 LONG BARRELED RIFLE IN 38 WCF

28" octagon bbl, full length mag, rifle butt. Strong, strong blue on the receiver, right hand side retains 90%+, left side at 85%, bbl also retains strong blue. VG bore on this 266,XXX serial range gun, wood is VG+; good fitting-no cracks, no losses. This is a very nice, original long barreled 73. Good gun! e

A $ 5,750

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-11) HIGH CONDITION 1873 WINCHESTER RIFLE IN 38 WCF

This gun is in the most popular configuration with full octagon bbl, full length mag, crescent buttplate. Gun is in VG condition with 80%+ receiver blue, 90-95% blue on the bbl, nice sharp octagons, VG bore. Wood is also in VG condition with no missing wood and no visible cracks. This is a very nice example of a high condition Winchester 73 rifle. e

A $ 4,750

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-286) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 ROUND BARREL RIFLE IN 38 WCF

Standard configuration with full mag, crescent butt. Good medium condition gun with some blue remaining; the rest is drifted towards a plummish brown. Also, a lot of nice bbl blue remaining. Relatively smooth clean metal with some light pitting scattered throughout, replacement rear sight, standard front, very nice action and bright shiny bore. The wood on this gun is in VG cond with no missing wood and no cracks, quite a little orig varnish remains however it does have the usual usage marks on it. This is a pretty decent looking gun. e

A $ 3,250

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-273) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER RIFLE

Full nickel finish. Caliber 22 Short. Nice functioning action, all the internal parts are there and the loading tube mechanism. Orig wood has a light coat of lacquer added but is in generally VG cond with no splits or cracks; just normal hunting mars. Overall metal is in very nice cond with 60% orig nickel with some flaking, sharp corners, exc markings, correct sights, correct dustcover; missing the extractor-other than that all orig and complete. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 5,250

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-301) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN CALIBER 44-40

Orig full oct bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights, orig wood generally good cond, rifle style butt-plate. Small piece missing out of forearm (1" long x 1/4" wide), numerous dings and mars. Overall metal is about good with probably 20% orig blue turning brown, sharp corners. Gun has seen better days; it's got a few nicks and mars but still not a bad looking old 73 rifle in a hard to find caliber. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,275

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-216) UTAH OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS WINCHESTER 1873 RIFLE IN 32-20

Inlaid in the side of the stock is a raised German silver type plaque with brass tacks around it stating: 'Utah Offlce of Indian Affairs'. The gun looks to be quite authentic in every way; looks to have been used every day, pretty much pitted, rounded corners to the oct bbl, action functions but that's about it. Orig sights, wood shows a fair amount of usage but still basically sound with some loss from dings, etc. Heavy dark brown patina overall to the metal. Quite colorful and would make a great wall decorator; I've got every reason to believe that this definitely was used by Indians. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,650

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-212) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN 44-40

Orig 24" full oct bbl, full mag, exc bore. Overall gun is in very near new condition with virtually all orig blue remaining. One of the last guns Winchester manufactured in the 720,XXX serial number range. Rifle style buttplate, nicely figured wood is exc+ with just a few very light handling mars. One of the best 73's I've ever had. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 18,750

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-12) WINCHESTER 1873 IN 32 CALIBER

Oct bbl, FM, rifle butt. Abundant toning bbl blue remains, also approximately 40% rec blue. Nice wood, good bore, orig sights. A well taken care of Winchester.

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A $ 2,875

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-52) WINCHESTER 1873 RIFLE IN 32 WCF

Oct bbl, full mag, crescent butt. Brown gray receiver; brown blue bbl and mag tube. Nice smooth metal, fair bore, repaired orig. buttstock, replacement dustcover. An affordable entry level '73. e

A $ 1,295

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-50) WINCHESTER 1873 ROUND BBL RIFLE IN 44 WCF

A brown patina gun with decent metal, some pinprick pitting mostly on bbl, fair to good bore, nice wood.

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A $ 1,595

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-62) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER FACTORY ENGRAVED 20” SHORT RIFLE IN 44-40

Octagon bbl, full mag. Orig wood in good cond with a light coat of varnish added; rifle style buttplate. Orig sights include a carbine rear sight as listed in the Factory Letter which also states set trigger and the $2.00 engraving (done in 1892). Overall metal shows some use and is mostly a silver coloration with traces of orig blue, correct dustcover and crisp action. Very rare little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $11,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-47) OCTAGON BARREL, FULL MAG 1873 IN 32 WCF

This rifle is almost 120 years old and has aged very gracefully. Still an ample amount of blue on receiver and an attractive blue brown on bbl and mag tube. Nice wood with crescent butt, orig dustcover and sights. This is a nice rifle… e

A $2,975

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-55) ANOTHER MAJESTIC LONG BARRELED 1873!

This one has a 30” oct bbl with full mag tube. Rare to see a long bbl in 38 WCF. Pleasing aged patina on metal surfaces. Wood has normal scratches and usage marks with overall cond being VG. Very nice, scarce, original rifle. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $3,950

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-54) LONG BARRELED WINCHESTER 1873 RIFLE

This is a very early 3rd Model (89K range) with a 28” round bbl in 38 Caliber. Orig unmolested gun with a pleasing blue brown patina. Good condition nice fitting wood with one small sliver missing in a top corner, correct shotgun butt. Bore is somewhat dark and may benefit greatly from a good cleaning, rifling looks good. Long bbl’d ‘73’s are really neat!! e

A $ 3,295

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-270) WINCHESTER 1ST MODEL STRAIGHT GRIPPED DELUXE 1873 RIFLE

Checkered stock, set trigger, 1/2 octagon, deluxe wood, case hardened frame. Buttstock has VG fitting wood with usage marks but no cracks or loss of wood; forearm is also good fitting with no cracks but a small loss of wood at forearm cap on left side, frame case colors have aged gracefully and are about gone. Bbl has likewise turned but still has blue in protected areas. Unbelievable bore! A few rub/grip marks on otherwise clean smooth bbl metal. This serial range, 25,XXX, is noted for some of the finest 1873's ever built. Many extra features on this gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $12,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-19) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN 32 WCF

Octagon barrel, full mag. All metal has been cleaned and is a grayish color; some light pitting, dark bore. Wood is nice with old refinish, mechanics need a little tuning up. e

A $1,250

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-279) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE

Caliber 44-40. Orig 24" full round bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights, exc bore. Overall gun is in exc cond with 95% bright shiny blue remaining starting to tone very slightly, correct dustcover, orig wood retains most orig varnish; complete with rifle style buttplate. Crisp action. Hard to find a 73 in this cond, guaranteed all orig. e

A $10,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-221) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 ROUND BBL DELUXE RIFLE IN 32 CALIBER

Featuring very rare matted bbl. Absolutely drop-dead gorgeous wood with checkered pistol grip stock and checkered forearm, Lyman tang and orig rifle sights. This professionally refurbished rifle looks like it just came out of the Winchester factory. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $7,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-285) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE

Caliber 38 WCF. Round bbl, full mag, rifle butt and sling swivels. This 250,XXX rifle has alot of orig blue remaining; 80-90% on receiver and 90%+ on bbl and mag tube, good looking case colors on hammer and lever, especially the hammer. Nice good fitting wood, orig dustcover, VG bore. Sharp 1873! e

A $5,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-195) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 1ST MODEL RIFLE

With a special order 30" full round bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights VG+ shootable bore, a few light scattered pits but sharp rifling. Orig wood is in VG cond with a few light handling mars but no splits or cracks; rifle style buttplate. Overall metal is a smooth clean plum brown patina coloration with traces of orig finish; complete with correct thumbprint dustcover and special order set triggers. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $6,950

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-201) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE

Caliber 44-40. Orig 24" full oct bbl, full length magazine tube, orig sights, mint bore. Orig wood is exc+ and retains most the orig lacquer with just very light handling mars. Exc case colors on hammer. Very good case colors on buttplate, turning a nickel color. Overall gun retains 97-98% bright lustrous blue, action is crisp and tight as new, correct dustcover. Beautiful gun, excellent inside and out. Hard to find in this condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $12,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-287) SPECIAL ORDER CASE COLORED 73 RIFLE

Full octagon barrel, button magazine. Overall gun is in superb+ condition with virtually all the bright vivid case colors remaining, strong vivid blue on the barrel. Original wood is excellent+; complete with factory mounted folding tang 62 series sight as well as a buckhorn rear. Rifle style buttplate with a considerable amount of case colors remaining. Excellent+ inside and out. Hard to improve on. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 37,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-2) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE RIFLE IN .44-40

Early 2nd Model rifle with a 24” half octagon barrel, button magazine, pistol grip checkered wood is excellent+ with sharp rifling and most all original varnish remaining; complete with correct shotgun style butt. Overall gun is in superb condition with 95%+ bright vivid case colors and most lacquer still remaining over the case colored frame; 95% barrel blue-slightly toned but still excellent+. Hard to improve upon this one! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 57,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-177) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN .22 LONG

Original 24” full octagon barrel with a full length magazine tube, original wood retains a considerable amount of original varnish; rifle style buttplate. Overall gun is in excellent condition with 90% thinning blue, showing some light minor wear, sharp corners, original sights, better than average bore. Letters "RFF" stamped in right side wrist. Fairly scarce gun to find in the .22 Long Caliber. Better than most you’ll encounter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 7,750

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-275) SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL RIFLE

28” full octagon barrel, full length magazine, single set trigger, original sights, raised thumbprint dustcover, fine+ bore. Very nice overall with sharp corners, considerable blue in protected areas of the barrel and magazine, the balance is a thin dark plum blue, 30% receiver blue, the balance thinning to a plum blue gray patina coloration, traces of case colors on lever; hammer color has darkened. Rifle buttplate, forearm has three small well done repairs, stock has solid repair in the wrist area; also nicely done. Walnut lightly cleaned and a coat of varnish added long ago. Attractive early 1st Model. Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 18,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-281) WINCHESTER 1873 2ND MODEL DELUXE RIFLE IN .38 CALIBER

28” full octagon barrel, full length magazine tube, VG bore with a small bulge in the retaining band area, original sights, barrel and mag have turned a dark plum brown patina coloration, receiver case colors have turned very dark for the most part with traces of nickelly color. Checkering has been freshened on the deluxe pistol grip stocks, generally VG walnut with a solid repair to a wrist crack, steel shotgun buttplate. e

A $ 5,950

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-57) WINCHESTER 1873 RIFLE IN .44-40

Newer replacement full octagon barrel with correct barrel markings, minty bore, full magazine, later replacement buckhorn rear sight, 80% barrel blue, the balance is turning; magazine and frame are a plummish blue patina coloration with some touch-up finish. Good wood, small chip missing from forearm, a couple cracks in buttstock but sound and serviceable. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,450

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-61) SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE RIFLE IN .32 CALIBER

24” full octagon barrel, full length magazine, VG bore, barrel and magazine have turned a dark plum brown gray patina coloration, receiver case colors have darkened to a plum brown patina as well, original buckhorn rear sight filed down a bit. Fancy checkered forearm VG, straight grip deluxe buttstock might be a replacement-looks good, set trigger, rifle buttplate. Complete with old facsimile of a Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 3,950

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-59) SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 DELUXE RIFLE IN .32 WCF

28” full octagon barrel, full length magazine tube, very near fine shiny bore, barrel and magazine are a dark plum blue patina coloration, considerable case colors are present on left side of receiver, right side has excellent traces of case colors also, right side has areas of pitting which was cleaned long ago, scattered pitting is present on the lever as well. VG checkered deluxe forearm, checkered pistol grip deluxe buttstock is fine with most all original piano finish lacquer, crescent buttplate. Knife blade front sight and set trigger per Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 7,750

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-58) SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN .32 CALIBER

30” full octagon barrel, full length magazine, near fine bore, barrel and magazine are a dark plum brown gray patina coloration, forearm cap, receiver, dustcover and buttplate retain considerable original nickel-perhaps 35-40%, set trigger. The Factory Letter does not list special wood but this gun has at some time been fitted with some custom checkered deluxe walnut. A series of small nickelly colored studs have been imbedded on the fore and aft ends of the forearm as well as off the end of the lower tang -- very nicely done. Crescent buttplate, sporting barrel and vernier tang sights. Attractive 30”. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 6,750

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-190) 34” BARRELED WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN .32-20

Full octagon barrel, full length magazine tube with two retaining bands, very near fine bore with sharp rifling, original sights, metal is a dark plum blue brown coloration. VG wood with a light coat of varnish added to the forearm long ago. Complete with set trigger. Hard to find. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 23,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-33) SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL RIFLE

28” full round barrel, full length magazine tube, VG+ bore, 60-70% barrel blue, 30% magazine blue, 75% receiver blue, the balance turning a plum blue patina coloration; excellent traces of case colors on the hammer and lever, the balance turning nickelly. Rifle buttplate, correct sights and dustcover, complete with single set trigger. VG+ walnut, light varnish added. Complete with Cody Research Form. e

A $ 17,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(12-217) A DUG-UP WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 1ST MODEL RIFLE

Missing the wood, magazine tube, sideplates, toggles, etc. Very dark brown in color and heavily pitted. Somebody sure messed up when they lost this early ’73! Interesting display piece. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 350

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-280) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN .44-40

Full round barrel, full length magazine, excellent overall with 95% lustrous blue, considerable case colors remaining on the hammer and lever, excellent bore. 50% original varnish remains on very nice walnut; rifle buttplate. Great looking ’73! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 6,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-18) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN .44-40

Early 3rd Model. 24” full octagon barrel, full length magazine tube, VG+ bore, metal is a dark plum brown patina coloration, sporting front and buckhorn rear sights, rifle buttplate, forearm has a crack and is missing a 4” x Ό” piece on the upper right side near the frame. Sound repair to wrist of buttstock. Previous owners name was scratched on sideplate in 1904. Lots of Western character. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,375

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-193) DELUXE WINCHESTER 1873 2ND MODEL RIFLE IN .44-40

Full octagon barrel, button magazine, fine+ bright shiny bore, excellent overall with 95% lustrous barrel blue remaining, just starting to turn. Considerable case colors are visible on most of the receiver, hammer and lever; darkening a bit. Original sights, crisp action; rifle style buttplate. Near excellent checkered pistol grip deluxe walnut with sharp checkering and virtually all original lacquer remaining. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 21,000

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-188) WINCHESTER MODEL OF 1873 RIFLE IN .44-40 WITH SPECIAL ORDER LONG STOCK

30” full octagon barrel, full length magazine tube, very near fine bore; strong sharp rifling with minimal pitting. Generally VG wood with most original varnish, a 2” long repaired forearm crack at the front is solid; special order rifle style buttstock special ordered with a 14” pull as per Factory Letter. Metal is smooth and clean, barrel and magazine retain approximately 75% darkening blue, receiver has 40% darkening blue, the balance is a plum blue patina; traces of case colors on hammer and lever. Good lookin’ 73. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 13,750

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-272) SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE IN .38-40

Very rare 32” full octagon barrel, full length magazine tube, original sights. Overall metal is a very dark plum blue patina coloration, VG wood with the buttstock lightly sanded, thin coat of varnish added, rifle buttplate; complete with two magazine retaining bands. Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 8,500

Winchester 1873 Rifles

(13-192) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SPECIAL ORDER SPORTING RIFLE IN .38 CALIBER

One-half octagon barrel, button magazine, about VG bore, sporting sights. Overall gun shows a fair amount of usage, metal is basically a dark plum brown patina coloration with some gray on the forward area of the barrel. Sound extra figured walnut with general dings and scratches; complete with crescent buttplate and sling rings. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,175

 

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