Lot 2012: Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Trapper Carbine
Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring "Trapper" Carbine with Rare Documented 17 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: October 9, 2020
Lot 2012: Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Trapper Carbine
Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring "Trapper" Carbine with Rare Documented 17 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: October 9, 2020
Estimated Price: $6,500 - $9,000
Price Realized:
Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring "Trapper" Carbine with Rare Documented 17 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 44 WCF
Barrel: 17 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2356
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number: 
Catalog Page: 98
Class: Antique
Rating:
OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.
PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
Description:
The accompanying factory letter lists this Model 1873 saddle ring carbine as being shipped from the factory with a 17 inch barrel on July 24, 1882. Standard carbine barrels were 20 inches, making this a rare factory variation of the Model 1873. In fact, Model 1873 carbines were rarely ordered with any type of special order features. Comes with a three piece cleaning rod.
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