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Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1882, this is a fine example of an antique, special ordered, Winchester Model 1873 rifle. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .38 caliber with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, rifle butt, and casehardened finish when received at the warehouse on 17 November 1882, and shipped the same day in order number 590. Winchester historian and author George Madis does not list the rarity of casehardened finishes, which are not uncommon on deluxe Model 1873s, but are comparatively more scarce in the context of total production, particularly on non-deluxe rifles like this one. These Winchester Model 1873s are one of the most iconic American firearms due to their deep association with the western frontier as well as their common pairing with the legendary Colt "Peacemaker". This example has the third model receiver. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address and King's patent marking, as well as the caliber marking at the breech. The caliber marking is repeated on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The model marking is on the upper tang and the serial is marked on the lower tang. It is fitted with a set of "sporting" sights, featuring a No. 21 German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable No. 22 notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 BBL: 24 inch octagon Stock: walnut Gauge: 38 WCF Finish: blue/casehardened Serial Number103471A Class: Antique