Featured in this lot we have a Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle chambered in .44 caliber high condition example. The rifle was manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Co in 1892. This is the classic “Gun That Won the West!” An early and very high condition example, this 131 year old Winchester still retains very fine even original blue on the receiver as well as fine deep factory blue on the 26" octagonal barrel and under barrel magazine with some natural aging. The receiver retains the original dust cover and remarkably, along with the loading gate (these often missing). The octagon barrel also retains excellent and clear Winchester markings as does the upper tang. Walnut butt stock shows very tight and desirable wood to metal fit, indicating this rifle’s wood has never been sanded or refinished. It correctly has the sliding brass door compartment in the butt plate for storing cleaning rods. This fine 1873 rifle with an overall length of approximately 45 inches, also retains excellent mechanics and strong springs with a solid safety half-cock on the hammer. The brass lifter on the receiver bottom is correctly and legibly engraved with “44 CAL” and shows an attractive mellow patina. The Model 1873 was the standard for lever actions throughout the Frontier Period in the West which, in some areas like Montana, lasted well into the twentieth century. The rifle shows good condition with some wear due to age and handling. The rifle weighs 8lbs 12oz. Serial Number: 444741. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.