Winchester Navy Arms Turnbull 1873 Deluxe Grade 4 .45 Colt Lever Rifle 2014
SOLD FOR: $2,200.00
LSB#: LSB251204BS001
Make: Winchester, made in Japan by Miroku, sent by Navy Arms to Turnbull Restoration Co.
Model: 1873 Deluxe Grade 4
Serial Number: 00134ZW73H
Year of Manufacture: 2014 (Miroku ZW Date Code)
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Lever Action with Full Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “”WINCHESTER”, “Model 1873 – – Caliber 45 Colt ONLY”, and at the rear with a Winchester proof. The right shoulder of the barrel is marked “Made by Miroku – Japan – – Imported by BACO, Inc.-Morgan, Utah / Winchester is a registered trademark of Olin Corporation”. The bottom of the lifter is marked “Cal. 45 Colt”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The top of the chamber ring and chamber are marked with the Winchester proof.
Barrel Length: 20” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade with a serrated rear face dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a U-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece Grade 4 Deluxe hand selected full checkered American walnut with high gloss, straight grip, straight comb, case hardened nopecap, and case hardened steel shotgun-style checkered buttplate. The LOP measures about 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The checkering is crisp with sharp peaks. There are a small amount of handling marks, scratches, and a few dings. The stocks rate in about Fine to Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Color Case
Finish Originality: This rifle was imported by Navy Arms in the white and finished by Turnbull Restoration Co., Inc.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp and deep. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The bluing and case color are very strong and deep. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are very clear and prominent. There is little to no operation wear detectable whatsoever on this rifle. There are some minor scratches and light handling wear. Overall, this gun rates in about Fine to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and is very tight. We did not fire this gun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its factory box, owner’s manual, and handouts.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1873 is often called “The Gun That Won the West,” and this 2014 Deluxe Grade 4 example represents a modern expression of that frontier icon. Manufactured in Japan by Miroku to Winchester specifications and then sent by Navy Arms to Turnbull Restoration Co. for finishing, this rifle blends contemporary precision with period-correct artistry. The 20 inch octagonal barrel, brass beaded front sight, and semi-buckhorn rear sight preserve the classic silhouette of the original 1873 while Turnbull’s renowned color case hardening and deep polish blue elevate the rifle into the realm of fine sporting arms.
Chambered in .45 Colt, a cartridge introduced in 1873 alongside Colt’s Single Action Army revolver, this rifle pairs one of the most enduring American revolver cartridges with the legendary toggle-link lever action platform. The .45 Colt earned its reputation on the frontier for authority and reliability, and it remains a practical and historically resonant chambering in the Model 1873 pattern. The bore is bright with sharp, deep rifling and no erosion, rating 10 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action is tight and functions correctly, reflecting the high build quality associated with Miroku manufacture and Turnbull finishing.
This rifle retains approximately 99 percent of its metal finish, with strong, vivid case colors and rich bluing throughout. The screw heads remain sharp and the markings are clear and prominent. The two-piece Grade 4 Deluxe hand-selected American walnut stocks feature full checkering with crisp peaks, a straight grip and straight comb, case hardened nosecap, and a case hardened steel shotgun-style checkered buttplate. The wood shows only minor handling marks and light dings, rating in Fine to Excellent condition overall. The rifle includes its factory box, owner’s manual, and associated handouts. We did not fire this gun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF
