Winchester Model 1873 Kings Improvement – .44-40 WIN – Saddle Ring – 1898

This is a no reserve penny auction for a Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle in .44-40 WCF. Serial number – 115006A. This rifle was manufactured in 1898, and features a 20" barrel and a saddle ring. It has beautiful wood and blued metal, that appears to be refinished. It functions exactly as it should, with a crisp, solid action. Please refer to the photos for exact condition, as this rifle is in fantastic condition for its age! The bore is great for being 127 years old. It has distinct, sharp lands and minor pitting.
These 1873s are incredibly collectible, due to their legendary status as the rifle of choice for outlaws, lawman, and homesteaders in the Wild West. The Model 1873 is one of the most famous rifles in American History. It is often coined "The Gun That Won The West" and served pioneers, native warriors, cattle rustlers, outlaws, and lawmen during the Old West. It often features in Western Movies alongside the Colt Single Action Army as both guns could be chambered with the same round.