3011 EARLY WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION

SOLD
4,687.50USD
This item SOLD at 2024 Nov 02 @ 10:21UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,750.00 USD
Estimated at 3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF. S# 3871. Bbl. 24" round. Sporting front sight w/ elevator adj. sporting rear sight. Full length mag. Action features mortised style thumb-print dust cover & early style lever latch. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1975. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray-brown patina w/ some blue remaining on mag. tube. Wood has age darkened worn appearance showing numerous scratches, marks & small dents w/ small chips behind the lower tang. Action has good function. Bore retains strong rifling showing darkness in the grooves. PROVENANCE: From the lifelong collection of Jerry Senter. (01-24835/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,000.