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This rifle is documented as an authentic “One of One Hundred” Model 1873 rifle by the included factory letter which lists it as a “1 of 100” rifle with an octagon barrel, set trigger, XXX stock, “Peep and Beach” sights, casehardened and nickel finish, and as received in the warehouse and shipped on June 1, 1876, in order 6112. This rifle is also pictured and discussed in multiple prominent publications relating to these extremely rare and historic Winchester rifles. It is pictured in “Winchester’s New Model of 1873 Volume II” by James D. Gordon on page 397 and is also listed with the other seven “One of One Hundreds” on page 395.
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