Rare Open Top Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 24 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1966
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number: Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.
Description:The factory letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel and set trigger and confirms it was received in the warehouse on January 18, 1878, and shipped on June 11, 1878, in order 12064.