Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this lever-action rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Winchester 1873.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial: 00023ZR73D
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 20" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: No Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Straight Grip Stock with Checkered Forearm
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1873 Navy Grade 4 is a high-end, collector-focused variant of the legendary “Gun That Won the West,” representing a premium expression of one of the most iconic lever-action rifles ever produced. Based on the classic Model 1873 platform—originally designed by Oliver Winchester and refined under the engineering influence of John Moses Browning—the Navy Grade 4 configuration stands out for its elevated level of craftsmanship, ornate detailing, and historical styling rather than purely tactical or field utility. Typically chambered in traditional cartridges such as .44-40 Winchester, the Model 1873 itself earned its reputation as a durable, reliable repeating rifle with a brass lifter action and a solid-top receiver that improved strength and helped solidify its dominance in the late 19th century.
Model: 1873
Serial: 00023ZR73D
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 20" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: No Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Straight Grip Stock with Checkered Forearm
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1873 Navy Grade 4 is a high-end, collector-focused variant of the legendary “Gun That Won the West,” representing a premium expression of one of the most iconic lever-action rifles ever produced. Based on the classic Model 1873 platform—originally designed by Oliver Winchester and refined under the engineering influence of John Moses Browning—the Navy Grade 4 configuration stands out for its elevated level of craftsmanship, ornate detailing, and historical styling rather than purely tactical or field utility. Typically chambered in traditional cartridges such as .44-40 Winchester, the Model 1873 itself earned its reputation as a durable, reliable repeating rifle with a brass lifter action and a solid-top receiver that improved strength and helped solidify its dominance in the late 19th century.
The Navy Grade 4 designation refers to a decorative and presentation-oriented grading level, often featuring enhanced wood selection such as finely figured walnut stocks with a high polish finish, elaborate checkering, and upgraded metal finishing that may include case-hardened receivers with vivid color patterns, deeply blued barrels, and intricate engraving patterns along the receiver flats. These rifles were often produced in limited numbers or as special-order pieces, making them significantly more desirable to collectors than standard production models. Mechanically, it retains the smooth toggle-link lever action that defines the 1873 design, offering reliable feeding through a tubular magazine while maintaining the balance and handling characteristics that made the rifle so widely adopted in both civilian and frontier use. Today, the Winchester Model 1873 Navy Grade 4 is prized not only as a functional example of 19th-century firearms engineering but also as a luxury-grade collectible, embodying the craftsmanship, history, and artistry associated with the golden age of American lever-action rifles.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled box and all other contents pictured above.
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
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
We strive to ship orders within the close of the following business day after payment and documentation is received.
Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
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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About Us
From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection. 
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1167930444 |
BidPrice: |
1.25 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-04-26 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
2000 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-04-26 17:13:32 |
