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The assembly number “1042” is repeated on the stock inlet and buttplate. The accompanying factory letter
confirms the octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt and casehardened receiver
as well as the rifle being received in the warehouse on August 23, 1883 and shipped the next day.
CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel and magazine retain 90% plus bright original polish blue finish with thinning
to brown on the balance. The buttplate is mostly a brown-gray patina mixed with some original blue finish. 90% original blue remains on the dust cover. 80% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The receiver retains 90% vivid original case colors. The hammer, lever and forend cap retain 90% plus vivid original case colors. The wood is also excellent with a slight chip visible on the right side of the forearm at the receiver, some minor handling marks, crisp checkering and most of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. A highly sought after, high condition Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 rifle deserving of the finest collection.
Estimate: 45,000 - 65,000
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