WINCHESTER 1873 .44-40 WCF RIFLE Cowboy Wild West New Haven CT SAA Antique SECOND MODEL Made in 1881

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WINCHESTER 1873 .44-40 WCF RIFLE Cowboy Wild West New Haven CT SAA Antique

SECOND MODEL Made in 1881

Here we present an antique Winchester Second Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle chambered in the desirable .44-40 WCF caliber, made in 1881 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 chambered for the same ammunition, such as the Colt Single Action Army, 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. Excellent action. The bore is bright and remains nicely rifled. A stabilized crack is present on the buttstock. The magazine tube is a nice replacement.

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Barrel is 24 inches.

Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$4400
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