Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

Description:

Winchester Model 1873 Rifle, c. 1884, serial number 148429, .32 caliber, walnut stock, peep sight, round barrel marked on the top "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS . NEW HAVEN. CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860," barrel lg. 24, overall lg. 43 1/4 in.

Provenance: The collection of David F. Post.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Stock has a few dings and nicks, no finish remaining on the gun, in overall good condition and the action functions properly. The bore is good with some very light pitting.


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