Opinions on 1873 winchester

[Dave DeLaurant]

Here's what Simpsons is asking for a nice original example: https://simpsonltd.com/winchester-model-1873-c52584/

 

[Hokkmike]

lgs has a 1895 made 1873 Winchester. 32-20 for $699.
Wood is good, finish is 0% with heavy brown patina, nothing is chewed up just aged, barrel has been cut down a few inches and the bore is pretty bad. Action is stiff but functions, sliding dust cover is there.

I can't really afford it at the moment but I'm thinking I shouldn't pass this up as anything 1873 seems to start at double the asking price for this one.

Opinions?

I love western gun and levers. I would have ZERO interest for a gun in the condition you described except for a very few dollars and then only as a wall hanger.

 

[1KPerDay]

Here's what Simpsons is asking for a nice original example: https://simpsonltd.com/winchester-model-1873-c52584/

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wow, that's purdy