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NOTICE THE HAND ENGRAVED 3 DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER
Notice the Very Early First Model Features: Reverse Rear Sight,
Circular Raised Thumbprint Dust Cover,
and Hand-Engraved Serial Number
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The barrel and
magazine tube retain 90% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The receiver and dust
cover retain 95% original blue finish showing some high edge wear. The forend cap retains 70% original blue finish. 60% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The hammer and lever retain 80% original case colors. Faded patterns of original case colors remain on the buttplate. The wood is excellent with a scuff near the upper tang, otherwise a few very scattered minor handling marks and retaining nearly all original oil finish. Mechanically excellent. A high condition, highly desirable early production, three digit serialized Winchester First Model 1873 rifle with raised thumbprint dust cover and reversed rear sight that would be a prized addition to any lever action collection. A must have for the serious Winchester collector!
Estimate: 35,000 - 55,000
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