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MODEL 1873 WINCHESTER SADDLE RING CARBINE –
CALIBER .44-40 - MANUFACTURED IN 1893 - VERY NICE
CONDITION: This very nice Model 1873 Winchester
Saddle Ring Carbine - serial number 462568B –
which per the Winchester Repeating Arms Company records
was manufactured in 1893.
Chambered in the desirable .44-40 WCF caliber and having
the standard 20” round barrel, the carbine has the full
length magazine tube. The mechanics are very crisp and
smooth with no looseness or wiggle in the lever’s action
and a very sharp trigger/hammer let off. The exterior
surfaces of the barrel, receiver and butt plate have a
naturally aged plum brown finish with some notable
protected areas on the receiver, loading gate, and the
lever which retain some of the original blue finish.
The metal surfaces are overall smooth with no
significant pitting. The bore is very good with
distinct, clear rifling throughout, an overall smooth
surface to the lands and only minimal darkened spots in
isolated areas of the grooves. The condition of the
bore is certainly commensurate with the age and overall
outer appearance of the carbine. The correct original
front and rear carbine sights, and the original saddle
ring are all present and intact. All of the proper
stampings are present and very legible on the top of the
barrel and the upper and lower receiver tangs. The
sliding brass cleaning rod port in the butt plate is
present and functions smoothly.
This carbine retains its original forearm and buttstock,
and they have a rich undisturbed natural aged patina.
The stocks are in very good
to excellent condition – far better than normally seen
on a carbine of this vintage - with only minor handling
marks and no cracks or other damage.
This carbine was not a “hot house rose”, definitely
seeing regular use during its day, but it was not abused
and it was well cared for. Overall this is a very
attractive Model 1873 Winchester Saddle Ring Carbine
which presents very well, and it has survived the years
in very nice condition.
(1019) $3850
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