W4170 WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE WITH FULL NICKEL FINISH; 20 inch barrel. Full length magazine. The front sight is part of the front barrel band along with a Rocker tip up rear. Equipped with sling swivels inset into carbine band and into the buttstock with a newer leather sling. Select grain walnut stocks show some nice extra figure featuring a carbine buttplate complete with a 3 piece cleaning rod behind the trapdoor. Overall condition rates about fine with metal surfaces retaining about 80% of the period retailer nickel plating with scattered dark freckles and some surface scratches. The wood is solid and full fitting showing an old coat of finish added with only light handling marks. Factory letter states this Carbine was received in the warehouse in January of 1876 shipped in February of 1878.
ANTIQUE $ 13,750.
