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Lot 153
Antique Early Winchester First Model 1873 44 WCF Lever Action Rifle W/ Dr. Nameplate
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Current Bid
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| $25,000 | $2,500 |
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Serial: 12920
Manufacturer: Winchester (c. 1876)
Model: 1873 First Model
Caliber: 44-40
Barrel Length: 24 in.
OAL: 43.5 in.
Condition: Good-antique; wood stock & forend have significant wear & patina commensurate w/ age & use; barrel & receiver have a gray/brown patina throughout w/ few remaining areas of bluing; scattered rust & pitting throughout; loading gate retains nice bluing; bore is frosted throughout w/ light pitting; rifling is worn but remains serviceable; mechanically good
Includes: semi-buckhorn rear sights; silver nameplate on left side of stock marked "Dr OJL" in cursive script
Note: thumbprint dust cover & lack of calibermarking confirm First Model designation
Provenance: From the house of an Austin, Texas collector
No FFL NICS Check Required: Antique
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