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Exceptional Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Manufactured in 1885, this is an exceptional example of the iconic Winchester Model 1873 carbine. With the exception of possibly the Winchester Model 1866, there are perhaps few longarms so deeply rooted in the turbulence and triumph of the American frontier. The Model 1873 became known as "the gun that won the West", and partnered with Colt's famous "Peacemaker" as a sidearm, are arguably the most legendary of all frontier firearms. The "Peacemaker" and the '73, in their many shared calibers, gave those with a bold enough spirit to brave the West the ability to source and carry just one type of ammunition to feed both a longarm and a sidearm, a welcome option in a region that remained far from settled and civilized. These early Model 1873 carbines were found, more often than not, slung across a saddle for decades in the harsh elements of the American West, leaving a scarce few available to collectors in high condition like this one. This example has the third model receiver, with the integral dust cover guide on top and the dust cover with grip serrations at the rear. 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, which is repeated on the bottom of the cartridge elevator. The model marking is on the upper tang and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. It is fitted with the standard block blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor carbine buttplate containing an included three-piece cleaning rod. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 BBL: 20 inch round Stock: walnut Gauge: 38 WCF Finish: blue Serial Number190547B Class: Antique