WINCHESTER 1873 3RD MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE

Cal. 44 W.C.F. S#345080B. Mfg. 1890. Bbl. 24" octagon with dove tailed German silver blade front sight and elevator adjustable semi-buckhorn rear. 3rd model receiver with integral dust cover rail. Smooth walnut forearm and straight grip buttstock with trap door crescent steel butt. CONDITION: Metal finish has faded to a modeled grey / brown patina with scattered fine pitting and light oxidation, along with numerous small dings and scratches. There is an area of cleaned moderate pitting on left sideplate. Original finished stock set has lightly worn appearance with numerous scattered light to moderate dense, scratches and impressions. Frosted bore shows strong rifling with scattered areas of light pitting. (01-30283/BH) ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.