Special Order Winchester Model 1873 with Half Octagon Barrel and Button Magazine
Sale 1351 - Arms, Armor & Militaria Online
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Oct 13, 2023
Lots Close
Oct 26, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Lot Description
Special Order Winchester Model 1873 with Half Octagon Barrel and Button Magazine
.44-40 WCF. 24" octagonal to round barrel length. SN: 72248 (Mfg. ca.1881). Blued metal finish with case hardened finish to parts. Two piece walnut stock has a plain straight grip and forearm. Special order lever action rifle with adjustable buckhorn rear sight and silver blade front sight. Item features a button half tube magazine and trapdoor buttplate void of contents.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Fair to good. Bore is frosty with moderate to heavy pitting. Finish has mottled brown appearance from patina, with finish losses to sharp edges and pitting overall. Wood stock has scratches and scattered losses overall, mostly to forearm. Both sides of buttstock appear to have old repairs. Action is functional.
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