The 1886 Winchester model rifle has become the most expensive single gun ever to be sold at an auction. At a price tag of $1.265 million, the Rock Island Auction Company in Illinois, the gun remains in prime condition even at 130 years old. The price is justified because of the rich history it comes with.

What is the most valuable Winchester?

A historic 1886 Winchester rifle, owned by U.S. Army Captain Henry Ware Lawton, who is credited with capturing Apache leader Geronimo, just sold for $1.2 million, setting a new world record. The lever-action repeating rifle, an icon of the Old West, is now the most expensive gun ever sold at auction.

What kind of rifles did cowboys use?

The 1873 Winchester made its way into the arms of Buffalo Bill Cody and Belle Starr. Thanks largely to its use on the American frontier, the slab-sided 1873 Winchester lever-action rifle has become an icon of the Wild West.

How much did the Winchester 73 originally sell for?

Originally priced at $50 in 1873, these rifles could be purchased for $19.50 by the end of the century. Winchester also offered a special Model 1873 sporting rifle featuring fancy checkered wood and a pistol grip stock at a price of $35.50.

Why did Winchester stop making guns?

Many efforts were made to improve profitability at the manufacturing facility in New Haven, and the decision was made after exhausting all available options. Effective March 31, 2006, the New Haven manufacturing facility will stop manufacturing the Winchester Model 70, Model 94 and Model 1300.

How many bullets did a Winchester rifle hold?

The fixed, tubular magazine has a maximum capacity of fourteen rounds (thirteen for . 44 and . 45 caliber rifles).

What caliber is a Winchester 1892?

Winchester Model 1892No. built1,007,608SpecificationsCaliber.32-20 Winchester .38-40 Winchester .44-40 Winchester .25-20 Winchester .218 Bee (in late production)ActionLever action11 more rows

What caliber did most cowboys use?

44-40 WCF caliber were one of the most common combinations seen in the Old West. For example, the two mounted Cowboys at the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral were armed with this rifle and pistol combination. . 38-40 and . 32-20 (.