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Lot n° 64

A Winchester Model 1873 Rifle

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dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Round, rifled barrel, provided with front sight and adjustable rear sight, marked with the company address, "KING'S IMPROVEMENT" and patents up to 1860, marked with the calibre "38 W.C.F.". Bore with some pitting and visible rifling. Frame with upper tang featuring the model mark, lower tang with serial number "548xxx B". Brass elevator block marked "38 CAL." Working mechanism. Smooth, walnut butt and fore-end. Iron mounts. Smooth butt plate with gate. Remains of antique browning.