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LOT 3005
Highly Desirable, Exceptional Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle
with Factory letter - Serial no. 132264A, 44 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, highly figured checkered walnut stock. This stellar Winchester Deluxe Model
1873 was manufactured in 1883. As a deluxe model, this Model 1873 is a highly sought after Winchester collectible that is becoming
increasingly difficult to find in such high condition. The condition alone makes it a standout piece worthy of the finest collection. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two- line New Haven address/King’s improvement patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight. The rifle correctly lacks caliber markings. The upper tang is marked “MODEL 1873.” The serial number is in script font under the lever latch. The rifle is fitted with a combination Beach front sight, a folding ladder rear sight marked “1873”, and a no. 62 tang peep sight. The receiver has the highly desirable casehardened finish and is a third model with an integral dust cover guide rail and a dust cover featuring serrated finger grip at the rear. The hammer, forend cap and lever are also casehardened. The loading gate has a nitre blue finish. The remaining metal surfaces are blue. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe XX walnut. The pistol grip has an ebony insert. The buttstock is fitted with a blued steel shotgun buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked “XX 1042 S.”