Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this historical lever-action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Winchester 1873!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial: 204221B
Date of Manufacture: 1886
Caliber: .44 Caliber
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" octagon
Optics/Sights: Blade front / Adjustable rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut stock & forearm
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard / Barrel stamped "Winchester's-Repeating Arms New Haven,CT. King's Improvement-Patented-March 29,1865, October 26,1850"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1873 is often referred to as “the gun that won the west”, and while the huge numbers produced and the overall popularity of the model in the American West may suggest there is some truth in that statement, it is in all reality hyperbole. Introduced in 1873, the Model 1873 was a significant improvement on the earlier Winchester Model 1866. The primary improvements revolved around the introduction of a reloadable centerfire cartridge (the Winchester .44 Center Fire, better known as the .44-40 or the .44 WCF) and an iron (later steel) frame and provided greater strength than the M-1873s brass framed predecessor.
The Model 1873 remained in production for just under a half century, from 1873 to 1919, and during that time some 720,610 arms were produced in a dizzying array of configurations and variations.However, in simple terms the gun was available in carbine, rifle and musket models, with the “standard” barrel lengths being 20”, 24” and 30” respectively, with full length magazines standard on all models.
Of course, custom barrel lengths, as well as custom magazine lengths, sights, features and finishes were always available at additional cost.The “Musket” version of the Model 1873 came standard with a 30” round barrel and a 27” magazine tube which were secured to the forend with three barrel bands. The musket was also equipped with a combination front sight/bayonet stud to accept an angular socket bayonet. Sling swivels were also provided, one located on the upper barrel band and one in the toe of the stock.
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
Serial: 204221B
Date of Manufacture: 1886
Caliber: .44 Caliber
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" octagon
Optics/Sights: Blade front / Adjustable rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut stock & forearm
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard / Barrel stamped "Winchester's-Repeating Arms New Haven,CT. King's Improvement-Patented-March 29,1865, October 26,1850"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1873 is often referred to as “the gun that won the west”, and while the huge numbers produced and the overall popularity of the model in the American West may suggest there is some truth in that statement, it is in all reality hyperbole. Introduced in 1873, the Model 1873 was a significant improvement on the earlier Winchester Model 1866. The primary improvements revolved around the introduction of a reloadable centerfire cartridge (the Winchester .44 Center Fire, better known as the .44-40 or the .44 WCF) and an iron (later steel) frame and provided greater strength than the M-1873s brass framed predecessor.
The Model 1873 remained in production for just under a half century, from 1873 to 1919, and during that time some 720,610 arms were produced in a dizzying array of configurations and variations.However, in simple terms the gun was available in carbine, rifle and musket models, with the “standard” barrel lengths being 20”, 24” and 30” respectively, with full length magazines standard on all models.
Of course, custom barrel lengths, as well as custom magazine lengths, sights, features and finishes were always available at additional cost.The “Musket” version of the Model 1873 came standard with a 30” round barrel and a 27” magazine tube which were secured to the forend with three barrel bands. The musket was also equipped with a combination front sight/bayonet stud to accept an angular socket bayonet. Sling swivels were also provided, one located on the upper barrel band and one in the toe of the stock.
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
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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.
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