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EARLY 1874 WINCHESTER 1ST MODEL 1873 RIFLE #656

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
EARLY 1874 WINCHESTER 1ST MODEL 1873 RIFLE #656
SERIAL 656. BARREL 24". CALIBER 44-40. MADE IN 1874. Very early standard rifle with no caliber markings (correct) no dust cover rail but missing thumb print cover. Two line Kings patent 1860 barrel address on full octagon barrel, full magazine, walnut stocks, rifle butt plate with trap door. Two leaf 1866 style replaced rear sight, Condition. Metal is dark even patina. Barrel legends are crisp. fine working order. Stocks are shy to metal , refinished long ago with numerous small dents and impressions. Forearm has a hairline crack running full length at base. Bore has surprisingly crisp lands with frosted grooves and minimal abrasions. Basically an honest first with few issues but very, very early gun. ANTIQUE