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CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with 50% of the thinned original blue finish, 60% of the
vibrant original case colors, and 75% of the bright original nitre blue on the loading gate
with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina with some scattered patches of
very light freckling. The fine wood has been very lightly reoiled with attention taken to
avoid the checkering, which remains crisp, and a few scattered light handling marks overall.
Mechanically excellent. The leather scabbard/case is fine with some mild wear and age-
related flex cracking. It would be very difficult to find a finer special ordered Winchester first
Model 1873 in such high condition!
Estimate: 25,000 - 40,000