#100 • Lettered Antique Winchester 1873 44-40

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

High bid $2,400.00

Status: Sold

Desirable and all original Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle chambered in .44-40 featuring a 28 inch octagon barrel with full length tube magazine, buckhorn rear sight, and brass blade front sight. Rifle retains the original dust cover and brass cartridge elevator block correctly marked with the caliber designation. Factory letter confirms manufacture and shipment in 1880, qualifying this firearm as an antique with no FFL required for transfer. Barrel retains much of its original blued finish blending into an even brown patina while the receiver has aged to a smooth gray patina with traces of original blue remaining on the lever. Stock remains very nice and original with crescent butt plate featuring the trap door compartment for the cleaning rod. Bore is good with visible traces of original rifling. A highly attractive and honest Winchester showing the classic frontier-era character collectors seek, with strong originality and desirable antique status. An excellent example of one of the most iconic lever action rifles ever produced. Serial Number 49380.