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Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Rifles

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Winchester Rifles - Model 1873
Winchester Rifles

1894 mfr. Antique WINCHESTER M1873 Lever Action .44-40 WCF “MUSKET” Rifle SCARCE Higher Capacity Model 1873 Variant!

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1894 mfr. Antique WINCHESTER M1873 Lever Action .44-40 WCF “MUSKET” Rifle  

SCARCE Higher Capacity Model 1873 Variant!

Here we present an antique Winchester 1873 Lever Action Musket in .44-40 WCF, made in 1894 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. 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, and 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", as is this one, which was aimed at military contracts and only made up less than 5% of production. In all, over 720,000 Model 1873s were produced. Many gun owners favored Winchester rifles for their ability to fire the same ammunition as their pistols, meaning that a cowboy, trapper or stagecoach defender could take along his trust rifle and pistol sidearm with only one supply of ammo!

The overall condition is very good. Original blue finish and patina. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright with used but serviceable rifling. The walnut stock shows use and remains solid throughout.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 30 inches.

Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes