Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Sporting Rifle, .32-20 Win., 24" Octagon Barrel, 1902 Production
This Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Sporting Rifle was manufactured in 1902 and is chambered in .32-20 Win. It features the Third Model integral dust-cover guide rail, a brass/bronze cartridge lifter marked "32 CAL.", and a 24-inch octagonal barrel with a full-length tubular magazine. Traditional iron sights and a straight-grip walnut stock with a steel crescent buttplate round out this classic configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is finish loss and pitting present throughout the metal surfaces. The wood furniture shows dents and visible handling wear. The bore exhibits pitting and fouling.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Sporting Rifle chambered in .32-20 Win.
This Third Model Sporting Rifle configuration includes the integral dust-cover guide rail and the brass/bronze cartridge lifter marked "32 CAL.", both hallmarks of late-production 1873 rifles. The rifle retains its period-correct layout and chambering preferred for small game and utility use in its era.
The 24-inch octagonal barrel pairs with a full-length tubular magazine, delivering a stated capacity of 14+1 in .32-20 Win. Sighting is handled by a dovetailed front blade and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with a step elevator, providing a traditional sight picture for the platform.
The steel receiver houses the lever-action toggle-link mechanism that defines the Model 1873 design. A straight-grip walnut stock with a steel crescent buttplate completes the classic sporting profile, with a length of pull measuring 12.5 inches.
Manufactured in 1902 in the United States, this rifle represents a later Third Model example with features collectors look for, including the integral dust-cover rail and caliber-marked lifter. Its well-defined configuration and original-style components make it a noteworthy entry in the Model 1873 line.