WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1873 RIFLE.

Cal. 44-40. S# 204430B. Bbl. 24" oct., w/ full mag. Dovetail half nickel front sight & dovetail adj. rear sight. Uncheckered forend. Uncheckered straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate containing 4 piece cleaning rod. CONDITION: bbl. & mag. tube have original blue, toning w/ brown patina & wear on sharp edges. Minor surface oxidation near muzzle. Receiver has tone to a medium brown patina w/ wear on sharp edges. Forend has original finish w/ hand worn patina, minor nicks & gouges. Buttstock has a light coat of added finish w/ very dark area right side next to buttplate. Bore is dark w/ scattered pitting. (01-17897/BT). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.