c1880 2nd Model WINCHESTER 1873 Lever Action .44-40 Repeating RIFLE Antique Iconic Repeater Made in 1880 and Chambered in .44 Caliber!

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c1880 2^nd Model WINCHESTER 1873 Lever Action .44-40 Repeating RIFLE Antique

Iconic Repeater Made in 1880 and Chambered in .44 Caliber!

Here we present an antique Winchester 2^nd Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle chambered in the desirable .44-40 WCF caliber, made in 1880 in New Haven, Connecticut.

The Model 1873 is one of the most iconic of American rifles. Given the moniker “The Gun that Won the West”, the 1873 was there during the Indian Wars and Range Wars of the late 19^th century. Cowboys, Natives, settlers, miners, law enforcement, express companies and hunters all found these rifles and carbines useful tools. These rifles made excellent companions to revolvers at the time as they were oftentimes chambered for the same ammunition meaning that the user only had to keep one type to feed both guns. One could easily defend the homestead and provide for his family with this versatile weapon. The 1873 really was the quintessential Western rifle, handily outpacing all the muzzle-loading and Civil War surplus guns that also made their way to the frontier.

Still an icon in the modern day, it was manufactured between 1873 and 1923. It was originally chambered for the .44-40 cartridge, which was the first centerfire cartridge which became immensely popular. The 1873 was later produced in .38-40, .32-20, and .22. The Model 1873 was produced in three variations: a 24-inch barrel rifle, a 20-inch barrel carbine, and a “musket”, which was aimed at military contracts and only made up less than 5% of production. In all, over 720,000 Model 1873s were produced.

The overall condition is very good. There are some hints of original blue with a mostly gray patina. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The walnut stock shows honest wear and remains solid. A fantastic example of the scarcer 2^nd Model!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 24 inches.

Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$4885
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