Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 WCF 25” Lever Action Rifle MFD 1884 Antique
SOLD FOR: $1,877.00
LSB#: WY250401BC001
Make: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial#: 157014A
Year of Manufacture: 1884
Caliber: 44-40 Antique
Action Type: Tubular Magazine Fed Lever Action Rifle
Markings: The top flat of the barrel is marked “Winchester Repeating Arms, New Haven,C.T. Kings Improvement Patented March 29 1853, Oct 16,1850”
Barrel Length: 25 1/2”and appears to have been shortened.
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a nickel beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel.. The rear sight is a V notch sight with a fine tuning aperture and appears to be the original.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are smooth, glossy two-piece checkered wood with straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. There are no chips or cracks and they appear to have been refinished. One dent is apparent on the left side of the butt. The length of pull is 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the plate. The plate is equipped with a cleaning rod trapdoor . Overall, the stocks rate in very good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original with little remaining finish.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp and serviceable. There is scattered faint fouling and light pitting throughout and the bore condition rates about.7/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains little finish. The receiver has been heavily cleaned to a smooth polish and the barrel shows a thin brown patina. There is intermittent oxidation. The screw heads are sharp with the exception of the hammer pivot screw and right nose cap screw which have light damage to the slots. Overall, the rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lever action is smooth. We have not fired this rifle. The dust cover is still in place and functions correctly. The hammer has a half cock safety position. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester 1873 is the Western firearm. Many pictures of these rifles with famous frontiersmen like William Cody exist and are testaments to their popularity. This rifle should be a pleasure to shoot since the .44 WCF cartridge develops little recoil and is readily available today. As an item which will generate much interest as a part of anyone’s collection this rifle will be a pleasure to own. -EB
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Make: Winchester Model:1873MSerial#: 157014A Year of Manufacture:1884 Caliber/Gauge:44-40 Antique
LSB# WY250401BC001-183
Action Type: Tubular Magazine Fed Lever Action Rifle
Markings: The top flat of the barrel is marked “ Winchester Repeating Arms, New Haven,C.T. Kings Improvement Patented March 29 1853, Oct 16,1850”
Barrel Length: 25 1/2”and appears to have been shortened.
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a nickel beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel.. The rear sight is a V notch sight with a fine tuning aperture and appears to be the original.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are smooth, glossy two-piece checkered wood with straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. There are no chips or cracks and they appear to have been refinished. One dent is apparent on the left side of the butt. The length of pull is 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the plate. The plate is equipped with a cleaning rod trapdoor . Overall, the stocks rate in very good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original with little remaining finish.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp and serviceable. There is scattered faint fouling and light pitting throughout and the bore condition rates about.7/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains little finish. The received is smooth and a polished silver and the barrel shows a thin brown patina. The screw heads are sharp with the exception of the hammer pivot screw and right nose cap screw which have light damage to the slots. Overall, the rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lever action is smooth. We have not fired this rifle. The dust cover is still in place and functions correctly. The hammer has a half cock safety position. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester1873 is the actual Western firearm. Many pictures of these rifles with famous frontiersmen like William Cody exist and are testaments to their popularity. This rifle should be a pleasure to shoot since the .44 WCF cartridge develops little recoil and is readily available today. As an item which will generate much interest as a part of anyone’s collection this rifle will be a pleasure to own-EB
