WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 MUSKET LEVER ACTION RIFLE

SERIAL NUMBER: 369588B BARREL: 30" CALIBER: 44-40 MANUFACTURED: 1891, this is an example of a Winchester Model 1873 musket. Out of a total production of around 720,000, only about 5% or 36,000 Model 1873s were produced in musket configuration, with many fulfilling South American military and police contracts and never finding their way back to the North America. It is marked with the standard two-line address and King's patent marking on top of the barrel along with the caliber marking at the breech, which is repeated on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The model marking is on the upper tang and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a bayonet lug, block blade front sight, folding ladder military-type rear sight, and sling swivels on one of the barrel bands and on the bottom of the stock. It is mounted with a full-length, smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor military-type buttplate. Correct un-marked bayonet is present. CONDITION: Metal has 20% finish with graying and patina. The bore is frosted with rifling showing. Wood shows handling and pressure marks with wear from age and use. Operates normally, ANTIQUE