Page 61 - 4092-BOOK1-FLIPBOOK

CONDITION: Extremely fine. The rifle retains 75% original blue and 60% original color casehardened finish. The barrel has most of the blue finish intact with only minor edge wear. Most of the blue finish is present on the loading gate; the dust cover has 70% of the blue finish. The color casehardened finish on the forearm cap, frame, lever and hammer is faded but retains strong amounts of case color in protected areas. The buttplate has a mottled silver-gray patina. The stock and forearm are both in excellent condition. The checkering is sharp with only minor handling wear. Most of the original high polish, “piano” finish varnish is present; wear is limited to a few, very minor handling marks. The barrel markings are crisp. Mechanically excellent. This is a highly desirable example of an exceptional deluxe, special order, Winchester Model 1873 lever action .44-40 rifle. Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 27,500 - 42,500
59