^Lot 227 Special order Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .22 Long caliber, 24” half round/half octa

Special order Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .22 Long caliber, 24” half round/half octagon barrel, S/N 569212, plain trigger, Lyman rear sight, Rocky Mountain adjustable front sight and Beaches flip-up front sight, blued finish andwood stocks. This desirable Winchester is in overall excellent condition displaying approximately 98%+ of its original blue finish with bright case colors on the hammer and muted original case colors on the lever; the action iscrisp, the markings are sharp and the bore is overall fine; the wood stocks are also fine with some scattered handling wear to the finish and scattered old small mars and scratches, likely from storage. Accompanied by factory letters that confirm features except no mention of the flip-up muzzle located sight. The gun was received in the warehouse on Sept. 1, 1903 and shipped on Sept. 3, 1903 to order number 198393. (C&R). Est.: $10,000-$20,000.