Manufactured in 1892, this is a very fine example of a Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle that is chambered in the desirable .22 short rimfire caliber. These Model 1873 rifles were desirable in the American West, with all calibers, large or small, finding a use. The accompanying factory letter states the rifle was received in the warehouse on October 19, 1892 and shipped on November 1 with a round barrel in .22 caliber and plain trigger. The rifle has the distinctive .22 caliber receiver with no loading gate and front-loading magazine. Third Model receiver has an integral dust cover guide and dust cover with serrated edges. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line Winchester address and King patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and "22 SHORT" at the breech. The bottom of the cartridge elevator is roll-stamped "22 CAL./SHORT." The serial number is marked on the lower tang. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and a buckhorn elevation adjustable rear sight. The forearm and straight grip stock are plain walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Very fine, retaining 75% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 60% original case colors remain on the hammer and 30% on the lever. The wood is also very fine with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.