Description

As NIB!

Presented with the original box is this magnificent example of the modern Model 1873 manufactured by Miroku in Japan with Octagon Barrel & Color Case Hardened finish in the classic Winchester .44-40 calibre.

This appears to be unfired & is how it was presented to us from the original owner.

These are collectable in their own right.

There is nothing we can say about this that you can’t see in the photos other than that these Miroku made Winchesters are very high quality & in demand.

Below is from the Winchester USA website as these are not imported into Australia:

Model 1873 Sporter Octagon Color Case Hardened Features

  • Grade II/III Walnut straight grip stock with a satin oil finish that’s velvet smooth to the touch
  • Classic rifle-style forearm with forearm cap for the timeless look and feel of the original Model 1873
  • Elegant color case hardening on the robust steel receiver, lever, crescent buttplate and forearm cap protect against corrosion
  • Crescent buttplate slips right into your shoulder for a more solid hold from any shooting position
  • Semi-Buckhorn rear sight with marble arms® gold bead front sight gets you on target quickly
  • Steel loading gate for smoother loading
  • Receiver top tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted rear sight that gives you a more precise sight picture and the timeless look and feel of shooting a long-barreled frontier rifle

https://www.winchesterguns.com/products/rifles/model-1873/current/model-73-sporter-octagon-color-case-hardened.html

We are not going to try & rate the condition out of 100 as everyone seems to have a different opinion on what the percentages should be, so we’ll let the pictures be the description. You will know if this is for you so view the photos carefully & make your decision based on what you see as they form the main description & override all written information. Ask for more if desired.

We think we have described it accurately & correctly but do not claim to be infallible so if we have got anything wrong, it is unintentional.

Whilst we check these out for serviceability, the warranty has expired & this is sold on an ‘as is’ basis. As with all used guns, we recommend you have this checked by a suitably qualified person prior to shooting.

Standard cost for shipping to metro locations is $55 & all guns are sent via StarTrack without insurance but packed very well.