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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in 32-20 Chambering

Currency:CAD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 CAD
Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in 32-20 Chambering
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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle in 32-20 Chambering

Rare model Rare year made is 1888.. Serial number is 287878 B

Good condition considering age - Stock has been refinished at some stage ..
Two tiny cracks running from tang for about 3-4" are evident under "new" varnish finish

Bluing looks original and is worn appropriate to its 135 Years of age...

Barrel 24 1/4" Long - Octagonal throughout..

In 1882, Winchester once again pared down its cartridge to .32 cal. (.3125"), reduced
the charge of black powder to 20 grains and called it the .32-20 WCF.
Originally touted as a combination cartridge suitable for varmints, small game and
deer, the deer component was fairly quickly dismissed, save for shots less than
100 yards in the neck or head.

RESERVE is set at $1900 on this highly colelctable piece..