Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this lever-action rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Winchester 1873 Second Model Sporting Rifle.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873 Second Model Sporting Rifle
Serial: 46933
Date of Manufacture: 1880
Caliber: .44 WCF
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 19" Half Round / Half Octagon Barrel (Originally 24")
Optics/Sights: Front Blade (MISSING) with Adjustable Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Straight Grip Stock
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1880 Winchester Model 1873 Second Model Sporting Rifle is one of the most iconic and historically significant lever-action rifles of the American frontier, earning the enduring title as "The Gun That Won the West." Manufactured during the height of westward expansion, this Second Model variant is distinguished by its dust cover mounted on a screwed-on center guide rail, a transitional feature found on rifles produced approximately between serial numbers 31,000 and 90,000, making it a particularly desirable configuration among advanced Winchester collectors. Offered in the classic Sporting Rifle configuration with a 24-inch barrel—available in round, octagon, or half-octagon profiles—the Model 1873 was initially chambered in .44 WCF (.44-40), with .38 WCF (.38-40) introduced in 1880, giving shooters the convenience of using the same ammunition in both their rifle and Colt Single Action Army revolver. Built with an iron-framed receiver, smooth lever action, tubular magazine, and exposed hammer, the rifle established an unrivaled reputation for reliability, durability, and rapid firepower on the frontier. Original examples manufactured in 1880 represent the peak of the black-powder era and were carried by ranchers, lawmen, settlers, hunters, and pioneers throughout the American West. Highly prized for their historical significance, transitional Second Model features, and connection to one of the most celebrated firearms ever produced, 1880 Winchester Model 1873 Second Model Sporting Rifles remain cornerstone pieces in advanced Winchester collections, with high-condition, original examples commanding substantial premiums for their rarity, authenticity, and enduring legacy in American firearms history.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1873 Second Model Sporting Rifle
Serial: 46933
Date of Manufacture: 1880
Caliber: .44 WCF
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 19" Half Round / Half Octagon Barrel (Originally 24")
Optics/Sights: Front Blade (MISSING) with Adjustable Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Straight Grip Stock
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1880 Winchester Model 1873 Second Model Sporting Rifle is one of the most iconic and historically significant lever-action rifles of the American frontier, earning the enduring title as "The Gun That Won the West." Manufactured during the height of westward expansion, this Second Model variant is distinguished by its dust cover mounted on a screwed-on center guide rail, a transitional feature found on rifles produced approximately between serial numbers 31,000 and 90,000, making it a particularly desirable configuration among advanced Winchester collectors. Offered in the classic Sporting Rifle configuration with a 24-inch barrel—available in round, octagon, or half-octagon profiles—the Model 1873 was initially chambered in .44 WCF (.44-40), with .38 WCF (.38-40) introduced in 1880, giving shooters the convenience of using the same ammunition in both their rifle and Colt Single Action Army revolver. Built with an iron-framed receiver, smooth lever action, tubular magazine, and exposed hammer, the rifle established an unrivaled reputation for reliability, durability, and rapid firepower on the frontier. Original examples manufactured in 1880 represent the peak of the black-powder era and were carried by ranchers, lawmen, settlers, hunters, and pioneers throughout the American West. Highly prized for their historical significance, transitional Second Model features, and connection to one of the most celebrated firearms ever produced, 1880 Winchester Model 1873 Second Model Sporting Rifles remain cornerstone pieces in advanced Winchester collections, with high-condition, original examples commanding substantial premiums for their rarity, authenticity, and enduring legacy in American firearms history.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1194542960 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-08-16 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
305 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-08-16 18:11:33 |
