MINT Winchester Miroku 1873 .357 mag/38 Spl. 24” Oct. Lever Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,281.88
LSB#: LSB251016KS123
Make: Winchester, made in Japan by Miroku
Model: 1873 Lever Action Rifle
Serial Number: 00427ZV73D
Year of Manufacture: 2015 / Modern (ZV Date code)
Caliber: .357 Mag/.38 Spl.
Action Type: Lever Action with Full Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER ®”, “Model 1873 – – Caliber .357Mag-38Spl. 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 brass lifter is marked “Cal.357/38”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number “00427ZV73D”. The upper tang is marked “WINCHESTER ®” / MODEL 1873”. The top of the barrel is marked with the “WP” Winchester proof. The rifle still has the original Winchester sticker on the barrel.
Barrel Length: 24” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a U-notch full buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with a satin finish, straight grip, straight comb, Case hardened nosecap, and crescent buttplate. The LOP measures about 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition. There is no handling wear. There are no chips or cracks.
Type of Finish: Blued Barrel and magazine tube, Case hardened receiver buttplate, lever and nose cap.
Finish Originality: Original
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. There are no scratches or handling marks. The rifle still has some of the original packing grease present. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are very clear and prominent. Overall, this gun rates in Excellent Like New condition.
Mechanics: THIS RIFLE HAS BEEN UNFIRED SINCE FACTORY TESTING! 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: Original box and paperwork.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1873 stands as one of the most iconic repeating rifles ever produced, earning its legendary reputation through widespread use during the American frontier era. Introduced as a steel-framed evolution of the earlier Model 1866, the 1873 offered increased strength and durability while retaining the smooth toggle-link action that made it fast and intuitive to operate. The rifle became inseparably linked to westward expansion, ranching, law enforcement, and civilian life, cementing its place in American firearms history long after original production ceased in the early 20th century.
Modern interest in the Model 1873 was revived through historical collecting and Cowboy Action Shooting, prompting renewed production under the Winchester name. Following a complex corporate lineage that placed the Winchester brand under Olin Corporation and later Browning, production of the Model 1873 was entrusted to Miroku of Japan beginning in the early 2010s. Miroku-built Winchesters are widely regarded for their exceptional machining, precise fit, and high-quality finishes, offering modern shooters and collectors rifles that closely replicate original aesthetics while benefiting from contemporary manufacturing standards. The availability of chamberings such as .357 Magnum further expanded the model’s versatility while maintaining period-correct handling and balance.
This particular example represents an outstanding modern interpretation of the classic 1873, exhibiting near-new condition with original packaging, factory markings, and minimal evidence of handling. The crisp metal finish, sharp case colors, excellent bore, and tight mechanical feel reflect the care taken in both manufacture and storage, making it a highly desirable example of Miroku-era Winchester production. As a result, this rifle offers the visual presence of a frontier classic combined with the refinement and consistency of modern production, and it stands as a compelling continuation of one of Winchester’s most enduring designs, Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids!
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