VERY FINE, ORIGINAL WINCHESTER 1873 SECOND MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER

Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

VERY FINE, ORIGINAL WINCHESTER 1873 SECOND MODEL LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER

01-25901
Cal. 44 WCF.
S#. 85328. Bbl.

24″ octagon. Beeches combination front sight w/ gold finished ring, sporting rear sight & combination tang sight having large disc. Full length mag. Blue finish w/ case colored hammer, lever & trap door crescent steel buttplate. Walnut forend & straight grip stock. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: Cody Firearms Museum letter dated November 14, 2018. Letter states: “Serial number application date not available / Type: Rifle / Barrel Type: Octagon / Trigger: Plain / Received in warehouse on March 02, 1882 / Shipped from warehouse on March 03, 1882, Order number 31675.” 

STATUS: ANTIQUE