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LOT 1013
Very Fine Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle -
Serial no. 389748B, 38 WCF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The Model 1873 is one of the most famous of all American firearms and has
been popularly known as “the Gun that Won the West” due to its popularity with pioneers, as well as the Native Americans they were often
in conflict with. It was often paired with a Colt Single Action Army or other revolver chambered in a matching caliber, which made carrying ammunition for both simple and
allowed an individual to be ready to defend themselves against man or beast in a variety of tough situations. Manufactured in 1891 as a Third Model with integral dust cover guide and dust cover with serrations at the rear. The two-line address and King’s patent
marking is marked on the top of the barrel along with the caliber marking at the breech. The model designation is on the upper tang
and serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a combination front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth
forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish, 75% of the vibrant original case colors, and 70% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina. The wood is also very fine with some scattered light handling marks throughout. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
44-40 WCF cal., 30 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. This musket was manufactured in 1903 and may have been part of the group of 700 muskets noted from the 569,000- 571,000 serial number range that were shipped to Central America in September 1903 and
were apparently never issued and were re-imported to the United States in the late 1950s in near new, un-fired condition. The third model receiver features the distinctive integral dust cover guide and dust cover with serrated edges. The barrel is fitted with a block front sight that also doubles as the lug for a socket bayonet and a military pattern folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards
(Winchester No. 46A musket rear sight). The musket has the full-length forearm, three barrel bands, and a carbine buttplate with sliding brass
trap. The stock compartment is empty. Sling swivels are fitted to the stock and middle barrel band. The barrel, magazine, barrel bands and receiver are blued, the
hammer, loading lever, trigger and buttplate are casehardened, and the loading gate is niter blued. The walnut stock and forearm have an oil finish. The top of the barrel
is roll-stamped: “WINCHESTER’S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING’S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.” between the lower barrel band and the rear sight. The caliber designation “44 W.C.F.” is stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. “44 CAL” is inscribed on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped: “MODEL 1873” with foliate designs on either end. The serial number is located on the lower receiver tang between the loading lever latch and the rear tang screw. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and a scratch and a few scattered tiny spots of pitting on the receiver. 85% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. 97% original case colors remain on the hammer, lever, and buttplate. The wood is also excellent with a few noticeable pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent. A highly attractive Winchester Model 1873 lever action musket. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1015 Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .22 Short Caliber with Factory Letter - Serial no. 273931B, 22 short cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1888 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. Winchester only manufactured approximately 19,552 Model 1873s in .22 short or .22 long between 1884 and 1904. The octagon barrel is marked with the two-line address/King’s patent marking on the upper flat and “22 SHORT” at the breech. The bottom of the cartridge elevator is marked “22 CAL./SHORT.” The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, receipt at the warehouse on 6 August 1888, and shipment the next day in order number 10591. CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% plus of the original blue finish and faint traces of the original case colors on the hammer and lever with the balance having thinned to a mixture of brown and grey patinas. The wood is very good with numerous scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1014
Excellent Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket - Serial no. 570467B,
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