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According to "The Story of
the Winchester 1 of 1000
and 1 of 100 Rifles" by
Lewis, this high condition
rifle is the only Winchester
1873 1 of 1000 chambered
in .38 W.C.F.
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CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel retains 85% plus of the original blue finish
and displays crisp “One of One Thousand” inscription and engraving and dark
aged patina on the inlaid silver bands. The magazine tube has 40% of the
original blue finish on the exposed areas of and stronger original blue in the
protected areas. 85% original niter blue remains on the set trigger along with
30% original niter blue finish on the loading gate. 50% original case color
remain with more vibrant colors remaining on the rear sections of the frame
and the hammer and more silvered out colors from age on the lever and
forward section of the frame. The buttplate retains 98% of the bright original
nickel and has some slight exposed brass at the edges where it displays
aged patina. Overall, the metal has minimal wear including a few scattered
marks and scratches. The wood is also very fine and has crisp checkering,
attractive figure, mild scratches and dings, and light edge wear. Mechanically
excellent. The rare sight case and windgauge globe front sight are fine and
have moderate age and storage related wear. This is an extraordinary and
exceptionally rare Winchester. The One of One Thousand Winchester Model
1873s are already captivating and extremely difficult to acquire, making this
rifle’s rarity and elegance truly extraordinary!
Provenance: The Glen H. Jensen Collection; The John R. Woods Collection;
The Robert M. Lee Collection.
Estimate: 180,000 - 325,000