3010 VERY EARLY WINCHESTER 1873 1ST MODEL LEVER ACTION

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2024 Nov 02 @ 10:00 (UTC-4 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 2,250.00 USD
Estimated at 4,500.00 - 7,000.00 USD
RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF. S# 1242. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ sporting front sight & reverse mounted elevator adj. rear sight. Early first model action has mortised dust cover w/ finally checkered raised oval thumb piece. Single set trigger. Full length mag. Walnut forearm & stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1874. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Wendell Grangaard from the Guns of History, Inc. Wendell examined this rifle & interpreted the Togia markings as showing the rifle was owned by "Wounded Hand", a wealthy member of the Minneconjou Sioux. Wendell has included drawings he observed along w/ information from the Cody Museum. This information confirms the features & shows the rifle to be received in the warehouse on June 15th, 1874 & shipped on June 25th, 1874 to order no. 1561. Circular brass tag attached to the rifle is marked "WH" on one side & "126" on the other. CONDITION: metal shows a pleasing brown patina appearance. The wood shows heavy wear w/ small chips around the top tang having large dents & chips on the forearm. Sound mechanics. Bore has a dark lightly frosted appearance w/ sound rifling. PROVENANCE: From the lifelong collection of Jerry Senter. (01-24860/DS). ANTIQUE. $4,500-7,000.