^Lot 3069 WINCHESTER 3RD MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). S#. 229034B. Bbl. 24" round. German silver blade Rocky Mtn. front with sporting rear sight having a replacement elevator. Stepped style front receiver ring. Full length mag. Walnut forend & straight grip stock with crescent steel trap door buttplate. Mfg. 1888. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray showing handling marks & spots of light pitting. Top tang has 2 open holes for tang sight attachment. Stocks have an age darkened appearance showing numerous scratches, marks & small dents. Sound action. Dark lightly pitted bore has sound rifling. (01-27963/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,500.