4023 WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH

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This item SOLD at 2023 Nov 06 @ 11:25UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
INSCRIBED STOCK. Cal. 44-40. S# 270335. Bbl 24 1/4". Model 1873 manufactured by Winchester in 1888. Top of barrel bears Winchester's 2 line address, with the caliber designation stamped at the breech. Right side of buttstock is hand carved "J.S.T.". Left side of the forend exhibits "J.S.T." in dots, with the right side just exhibiting a "T" in dots. German silver tipped blade front sight with semi-buckhorn V-notch rear sight and tang mounted Lyman aperture rear sight. CONDITION: metal components retain a dark gray patina, with areas of dark oxidation overall. Bore exhibits scattered pitting and good rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from storage and handling, with a gouge on the left side of the butt. (01-23566/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.