Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle, .44-40, 16.5 in Round Barrel, 1890 Antique, Top-Eject Toggle-Link
Antique 1890 Winchester Model 1873 in a short rifle configuration with a 16.5 in round barrel and 8-round under-barrel tubular magazine. This example features the classic top-eject, toggle-link action with removable sideplates, brass cartridge lifter, brass fore-end cap, and brass crescent buttplate. The rifle shows missing components noted below and would be great for spare parts or as a decorative wall hanger.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The action is not functional. When the lever is worked, the hammer drops freely. Metal surfaces show widespread discoloration with areas of rust and pitting.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle
This Model 1873 aligns with the short rifle type, combining a 16.5 in round barrel with a rifle-pattern forend secured by a fore-end cap (no bands) and a straight-grip, uncheckered wooden buttstock. The length of pull measures 13.0 in. It uses an under-barrel tubular magazine with a stated capacity of 8 rounds in .44-40 Win.
The receiver is the traditional Winchester 1873 top-eject design with a toggle-link system and removable sideplates. Notable brass components include the cartridge lifter, the fore-end cap, and the crescent buttplate. There is no saddle ring on this rifle.
Sighting equipment is absent. The rear barrel dovetail is fitted with a filler/blank, and no front sight is present. The sliding dust cover is missing, and the loading gate cover is absent.
Manufactured in 1890 in the United States, this antique example also bears a carved marking on the stock resembling a left-pointing arrow followed by the letter B. Given its current state and missing parts, it would be great for spare parts or as a decorative wall hanger.