4179 UBERTI / TAYLORS MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2024 Feb 14 @ 11:50UTC-5 : EST/CDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 250.00 USD
Estimated at 500.00 - 750.00 USD
Cal. 45 Colt. S# W86984. Bbl. 20". Model 1873 lever action rifle mfg. by Uberti in Italy and imported/retailed by Taylor's & Co. The top flat of the octagonal bbl. is marked with Taylor's importer and Uberti's mfg. information, with the cal. designation on the left at the breech. Underside of receiver exhibits Italian proofs. Case color hardened frame, lever, and hammer, with blued bbl., mag. tube, dust cover, and crescent buttplate. Blade front sight with ladder rear sight. Checkered wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Rear upper receiver tang screw appears to be a replacement and does not properly fit. CONDITION: very good overall, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory finishes, exhibiting some light oxidation on the bbl. and mag. tube towards the muzzle. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits a few small nicks and marks from storage and handling, but is otherwise very good overall. (23-5521/MLW). MODERN. $500-750.