Guns International #: 102856029
Seller's Inventory #: 244545
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Guns International #: 102856029
Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 1873
- Winchester Rifles
2nd MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 .44 WCF Lever Action Rifle Wild West Antique 1879 With Longer than Standard 26” Octagonal Barrel
Description: 2nd MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 .44 WCF Lever Action Rifle Wild West Antique 1879 With Longer than Standard 26” Octagonal Barrel Here we present an antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with a 26” Octagonal Barrel chambered in .44-40 WCF caliber, made in 1879 in New Haven, Connecticut. The Model 1873 is one of the most iconic of American rifles. Given the moniker “The Gun that Won the West”, the 1873 was there during the Indian Wars and Range Wars of the late 19th century. Cowboys, Natives, settlers, miners, law enforcement, express companies and hunters all found these rifles and carbines useful tools. These rifles made excellent companions to revolvers at the time as they were chambered for the same ammunition, such as the infamous “Colt 44”, meaning that the user only had to keep one type to feed both guns. One could easily defend the homestead and provide for his family with this versatile weapon. The 1873 really was the quintessential Western rifle, handily outpacing all the muzzle-loading and Civil War surplus guns that also made their way to the frontier. Still an icon in the modern day, it was manufactured between 1873 and 1923. It was originally chambered for the .44-40 cartridge, which was the first centerfire cartridge which became immensely popular. The 1873 was later produced in .38-40, .32-20, and .22. The Model 1873 was produced in three variations: a 24-inch barrel rifle, a 20-inch barrel carbine, and a "musket", which was aimed at military contracts and only made up less than 5% of production. In all, over 720,000 Model 1873s were produced. The overall condition is very good. Original finish and patina. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with very good rifling. The stock shows use and remains solid throughout. There is one replacement screw in the left receiver cover. The German silver insert in the front sight is absent, though the base remains. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 26 inches. Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $4200 #244545 Price: $4,200.00 Buy Now Antique: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102856029
Seller's Inventory #: 244545
Guns International #: 102856029
Seller's Inventory #: 244545