Main Sale - June 2010 : Sale A1042 Lot 1158
WINCHESTER A RARE IVORY STOCKED .38 (W.C.F.) MODEL 1873 (THIRD MODEL) LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING RIFLE, no visible serial no.,

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WINCHESTER
A RARE IVORY STOCKED .38 (W.C.F.) 'MODEL 1873 (THIRD MODEL)' LEVER-ACTION REPEATING SPORTING RIFLE, no visible serial number,
24 1/4in. octagonal sighted barrel (proved in 2009), full length tubular magazine, action marked 'MODEL 1873' on the upper tang, brass lifting-plate marked '38 CAL.', 13 3/4in. ivory stock (some old setting cracks, small repair to toe of butt), blued crescentic butt-plate and lever (refinished throughout, serial number worn).
Estimate £5,000-6,000

THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH FIREARMS CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.