Product Description
c1887 Antique WINCHESTER Model 1873 .44-40 WCF Rifle Octagonal Barrel
With Silver Décor on the Stock
Here we present an antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle chambered in .44-40 WCF, made in 1887 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 19th 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 chambered for the same ammunition, such as the infamous “Colt 44”, 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.
This rifle has been there and done that. Original patina throughout. The stock and tang were broken at the wrist and thence repaired and shored up with engraved silver plates. Additional silver ornament was added to the heel of the stock. The barrel and magazine tube were shortened to 21 inches during the period. The action is not reliable: the lever will cycle the lifter and bolt, the hammer will not easily hold the full-cock position but may if cocked with the thumb and held back. The bore is in good condition: patinated with good rifling.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 21 inches.
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2000
#233487