Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this sought-after lever action rifle today for a penny start auction; this is the Winchester Model 1873 .22 short Rimfire!
The Model 1873 was the first repeater chambered in .22 caliber, with 19,552 units produced between 1884 and 1904 with only a handful being chambered in the .22 short caliber.
The Model 1873 was the first repeater chambered in .22 caliber, with 19,552 units produced between 1884 and 1904 with only a handful being chambered in the .22 short caliber.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial: 411758
Date of Manufacture: 1892
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Nickel Plated Receiver with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 24" Round
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade Front with Elevator Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Oil Finished Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever
Markings: Standard / The top of the barrel is stamped "Kings Improvement-Patented- March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1873 rifle had three versions differentiated by their serial numbers. The first version (serial number 1 to about 31000) had grooved guides on both sides of the rifle to retain the dust cover. The second version (serial number 31000 to 90000) had a dust cover on one central guide, secured to the receiver with two screws. The third version integrated the central guide rail as part of the receiver. The Model 1873 .22 Rimfire Rifle was the first repeating rifle in America chambered for .22 caliber and was introduced in 1884. It was discontinued in 1904, and Winchester sold just over 19,000 of these rifles.
Condition:
This example is in excellent condition overall to be over a century old, showing less than average evidence of use and handling over the years!
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: 411758
Date of Manufacture: 1892
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Nickel Plated Receiver with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 24" Round
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade Front with Elevator Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Oil Finished Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever
Markings: Standard / The top of the barrel is stamped "Kings Improvement-Patented- March 29, 1866, October 16, 1860."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Model 1873 Winchester rifle was considered the "gun that won the West" and it was available in different variations. It was initially produced in the standard .44-40 Winchester cartridge, but later, it was also made in .38-40 Winchester (introduced in 1879), .32-20 Winchester (introduced in 1882), and .22 rimfire (introduced in 1884). However, a few special-order guns were built in .22 extra-long rimfire. Until 1884, the Model 1873 had iron receivers, but later, a steel receiver was introduced. The Model 1873 was available in three barrel lengths: a sporting rifle with a 24" round, octagonal, or half-octagonal barrel, a carbine with a 20" round barrel, and a musket with a 30" round barrel. The Model 1873 was officially discontinued in 1919 after producing approximately 720,000 guns.
The Winchester Model 1873 rifle had three versions differentiated by their serial numbers. The first version (serial number 1 to about 31000) had grooved guides on both sides of the rifle to retain the dust cover. The second version (serial number 31000 to 90000) had a dust cover on one central guide, secured to the receiver with two screws. The third version integrated the central guide rail as part of the receiver. The Model 1873 .22 Rimfire Rifle was the first repeating rifle in America chambered for .22 caliber and was introduced in 1884. It was discontinued in 1904, and Winchester sold just over 19,000 of these rifles.
This example is in excellent condition overall to be over a century old, showing less than average evidence of use and handling over the years!
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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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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