Catalog Item
Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Octagon Rifle, .22 Short & Long
Third Model Winchester 1873 rifle in .22 Short & Long with a 24-inch octagon barrel and adjustable cartridge block, described as ultra rare in the supplied listing. Includes four-piece cleaning rods in the butt and a Cody letter pictured in the gallery.
Catalog Notes
Description
Winchester Model 1873 Third Model octagon rifle, serial #239913, in .22 Short & Long with an adjustable cartridge block and a 24-inch barrel. The supplied description calls this configuration ultra rare and identifies the rifle as an antique. The receiver retains 80% blue with some patina and light high-point edge wear, and the dust cover fits nicely and tightly. The barrel and magazine tube retain 65% original blue. The sights are factory original, and the address, caliber, and upper tang markings are strong. The original wood is described as very nice, with common dings and scratches, no splits, cracks, or repairs, and its original oil finish. Four-piece cleaning rods are stored in the butt; the supplied description notes that the rifle does not letter with the rods. The bore is rated 8.5, with nice rifling and a good shine. A Cody letter is included as a gallery image.
