Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Upgraded Glimm engraved 1 of 1,000 Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action rifle. The serial number puts the origin of this rifle to 1889. 24" barrel, .44-40 WCF, Serial #323623B. This rifle, as well as two others, were once the possession of Robert Auth. We have a copy of a book on his life and art written by Francie's Camera. He designed the engravings of each rifle which is pictured on page 57 of the book. Each was engraved and gold inlay by master engraver Jerome Glimm and were part of his estate that was originally handled by Tony Kojis of Boise Idaho. This gun has been upgraded and finished to as new as a "One of One Thousand" and is so engraved on the barrel breech. The muzzle and breech of the barrel wear two gold wedding bands. There is light scroll engraving on the barrel breech, muzzle, nose cap, lever, hammer, tube cap and butt plate. The right side of frame features fully hand engraved front panel game scene. The side plate features a gold bas relief antlered elk surrounded by