4021 WINCHESTER 1873 FIRST MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SOLD
Sign In To View Winning Bid
This item SOLD at 2023 Nov 06 @ 11:24UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,250.00 USD
Estimated at 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Cal. 44 WCF, (44-40). S# 33816. Bbl. 24" round w/ original sporting sights. First model action w/ mortised thumb print dust cover. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Forearm cap & toeline have sling swivels. Mfg. 1879. CONDITION: metal finish is largely fading to gray w/ some fading blue remaining on mag. tube & protected areas of bbl. Action & bbl. show scattered handling marks & spots of light pitting. Forearm has dark weathered appearance w/ numerous large dents & marks. Sanded & refinished stock shows scattered scratches & marks. Bore has lightly frosted appearance w/ spots of pitting & retains sound rifling. (01-24159/DS). ANTIQUE. $2500-3500.