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CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining 85% plus bright original high polish blue finish with the bottom of the forend cap and most of
the bottom of the magazine tube a dark brown patina. 80% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate, and 95% vivid original case colors remain on the hammer, lever and buttplate. The wood is very fine with slight chipping near the toe, a hairline crack in the grip area (left side), minor handling evidence and most of the original finish. The checkering is crisp overall. Mechanically excellent. Overall a very attractive special order deluxe Winchester Model 1873.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
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