WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL BRITISH PROOFED LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE

Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

WINCHESTER 1873 THIRD MODEL BRITISH PROOFED LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE

01-27044 | Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). | S# 150471A.

Bbl. 20″ rnd., 4″ shorter than standard. Original sporting sights. Full length mag. Blue finish, with case colored hammer and lever. Left side of the bbl. and action show British proofs. Proper 8 3/8″ short rifle length forearm, with straight grip walnut stock having steel shotgun buttplate. Mfg. in 1884. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearms Museum record stating “Type: Rifle/ Caliber: 32/ Barrel Type: Round/ Trigger: Plain/ Shotgun butt/ Received in warehouse on June 10, 1884/ Shipped from warehouse on June 11, 1884, Order number 12676”. STATUS: ANTIQUE.