#14 • Winchester Model 1873, 32 WCF Caliber Rifle

Part of February Firearms Auction (live auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $1,400.00

Status: Sold

Lever action, tube fed Winchester model 1873 in 32 WCF caliber rifle. 24 inch octagon barrel with a fixed front sight and rear buckhorn style adjustable sight. The exterior of the barrel has very minor silvering on edges with some scattered areas of oxidization. The tube appears to have a zig-zag pattern etched into the base as well as some pitting but retains good original finish. The receiver has oxidization with minimal remaining original blueing. The top slide plate is present and moves smoothly. Lever action is smooth as well and has a safety at the base of the buttstock that twists to hold the lever in place. Beautiful hardwood forearm is smooth and retains a beautiful grain with some darkening near the edges from use. The smooth hardwood buttstock has the original metal buttplate, minor surface scratches and darkened patina on the pistol grip from use but maintains very nice grain and all clear Winchester markings on the tang. The back of the receiver, tang and some areas on the hammer have some oxidization but have some original finish in areas and a checkered hammer. Serial number: 708074B FFL status: C and R