Winchester Model 1873 Grade III CH .357 Mag/.38 Spl Lever Rifle, MFD 2017
SOLD FOR: $1,205.00
LSB#: LSB250518JG016
Make: Winchester, made in Japan by Miroku
Model: 1873 Sporter Case Hardened Grade III Octagon
Serial Number: 00026ZR7430
Year of Manufacture: 2017 (ZR date code)
Caliber: .357 Mag or .38 Spl
Action Type: Lever Action with Full Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER”, “Model 1873 — Caliber 357 Mag – 38 Spl ONLY”, and at the rear with an ovalled “WP” proof. The right shoulder is marked “Made by Miroku – Japan — Imported by BACO, Inc. – Morgan, Utah / Winchester is a registered trademark of Olin Corporation”. The top of the chamber ring has an ovalled “WP” proof. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / MODEL 1873”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number behind the lifter. The bottom of the lifter is marked “Cal.357/38”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn leaf elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and case color steel crescent buttplate. The wood shows no imperfections worth noting. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 ?” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The case coloring on the plate is receding from the edges. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout. The case color is vibrant. The action has little to no operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lever safety is operational and there is a 1/4 cock safety. The lever lock at the rear of the bottom tang is present. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes in a white serial matching box and gun lock.
Our Assessment: This is a recently produced Winchester Model 1873 – “The Gun That Won The West”. It was made in Japan by Miroku and is the Short Rifle model with a 20” barrel, full-length magazine tube and is chambered in the .357 Magnum or .38 Spl. cartridge. The rifle is in about Excellent condition, showing little sign of use.This rifle is perfect for Cowboy Action Shooting. This can also be used as a woods gun for hunting at close range. That said, as it is a Winchester, it is also a nice piece to display alongside an original production rifle, as an example of what it may have looked like, brand new. Please see our photos and good luck! -L.S.
