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Lot 38:Winchester 1873 Rifle 22 short

April 13th, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Lot 38:Winchester 1873 Rifle 22 short

April 13th, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,500 - $3,750

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Chambered in the Desirable .22 Short Caliber

Third Model manufactured in 1886. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with two-line address/King's Improvement marking and "22 CAL" at the breech. The serial number is on the lower tang, and the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "22 CAL/SHORT". Dovetailed German silver blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sporting sight. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever, forend cap and buttplate and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Winchester manufactured approximately 19,552 Model 1873s in .22 short and .22 long between 1884 and 1904.

ConditionVery good with traces of blue and the balance a smooth mottled brown patina on the metal surfaces. There are a couple of minor dings on the barrel near the muzzle. The revarnished wood is good with a very small sliver absent on the upper right front of the forearm, and overall scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is fine.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1873

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge22 short

Barrel24 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL