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Nov 4, 2015 - Nov 7, 2015
Winchester Model 1873 Factory Engraved Deluxe Rifle
38-40 caliber, 24.25" octagonal barrel with full magazine, S/N 127995 A. Nickel finished factory engraved with elk in a panel on left side and a dog in the panel on the right side. Typical of Ulrich engraving. Checkered pistol grip stock and forearm with shotgun butt, engraved nickel finished buttplate. Blued barrel and magazine. Letter details the following: Rifle, 38 caliber, Octagonal barrel, Plain trigger, Pistol Grip, Engraved and nickel trim. Shipped on July 13, 1883 / Repaired and returned on May 29, 1907.
Barrel and magazine tube retain most of the original blue finish with just slightest wear to the high lines. The blue finish has a nice dark plum look. Hammer and lever retain most of the original bright case coloring. Case coloring thins on the bottom of the lever. Buttplate retains most of the nickel-plated finish. Frame retains most of the bright original nickel finish. Stock and forearm are dark with some very light nicks and dings. Overall this is a excellent factory engraved Winchester '73 Deluxe with a letter that details everything about the rifle including later factory repairs.
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