Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in 32-20

This is a Winchester Model 1873 Rifle in 32WCF. It has a 24″ full octagon barrel and full length magazine tube. It has walnut stocks crescent butt plate with trapdoor, buck horn rear barrel sight and blade front sight.

Condition:
The condition of this Winchester 1873 rifle is very good overall. The barrel and magazine of this 1899-made rifle have toned to a smooth brown patina overall, with a more gray-brown displayed along the rear third of the barrel and high edge silvering overall. The bore rates fine with bright almost excellent rifling displaying subtle frosting. The action has toned to an even gunmetal gray with smoothed high edges, oxidation staining persisting in areas, and a generous amount of thinning blue along the lower tang. The cartridge lifter displays a pleasant ocher patina with the caliber engraving showing well. The dust cover closes securely but exhibits some side-to-side play. The straight grip walnut stock rates very good and fore end rates excellent. The hammer, lever, and trigger have toned to a smoky gray patina with light pitting here and there, and the lever hangs low and loose. The screws show light slot wear overall. The stock and fore end show some light handling marks, and a 1 1/2” crack on either side of the toe. The stock appears to have once been embellished with decorative metal studs that have been removed. This is based on the holes and circles surrounding them along either side or the toe line. The original markings on the barrel, including the two-line address remain strong, while the model marking on the upper tang has softened with only the “1873” remaining. The rifle is sighted with a factory semi-buck horn sporting rear, and German silver sporting front. Certainly a serviceable and accessible example of the iconic Model 1873 in .32 WCF at a very good price.

Serial Number: 531623B
Curio & Relic

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .32-20 Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Serial Number: 531623B
Barrel Length: 24
Bore Info: 32-20
Condition: very good
Metal Condition: very good
Wood Condition: very good
Bore Condition: good +7
Barrel Type: octagon
Action: lever action
Triggers: single
Stock: standard walnut
Finish: dove gray brown patina
Sights: Semi Buckhorn/blade front
Manufacture Date: 1899

Price: $2,175.00
Shipping: $40.00