Firearm Winchester 1873 in 38 WCF Lever Rifle
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Firearm Winchester 1873 in 38 WCF Lever Rifle This Winchester Model 1873 in .38 WCF caliber Lever Action Rifle was manufactured in 1890, and was a favorite among Cowboys of the west and fur trappers. The rifle appears to be all original and features a factory 24" hexagon barrel; case-hardened steel receiver with side loading port, bronze bottom plate and top ejection dust cover. The hexagon barrel has a 'shark fin' front and buckhorn style rear sights. The stock & forearm are smooth hardwood with a straight grip. Other features are a serrated hammer; lever-lock safety; and crescent steel butt-plate. Rifle shows even and normal wear for a rifle of this era and makes a great investment piece. ANTIQUE - NO ADDITIONAL PAPERWORK REQUIRED From the Internet: "The Model 1873 was one of the most successful Winchester rifles of its day, gaining the reputation as "The Gun that Won the West". Still an icon almost a century and a half later, it was manufactured between 1873 and 1919. Originally chambered for the .44-40 cartridge, it was later produced in .38-40 and .32-20, all of which were also popular handgun cartridges of the day, allowing users to conveniently carry just one type of ammunition. The Model 1873 was produced in three variations: a 26" barrel rifle, 20" barrel carbine, and a musket. The easy to transport and handle carbine was
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