Winchester 1873 First Model Rifle s/n 27
While a myriad of items are "collected" today, there is nothing like collecting antique firearms-especially the Winchester rifle. The appeal of collecting Winchesters stems from how well they were made. Although considered "production" guns in their day, they were, by today's standards, very much custom, hand-fitted works of art. Winchesters represent the great era of American history. With famous characters like Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, Sitting Bull, Texas Rangers, and Teddy Roosevelt, who can resist the historical appeal of these tools of the Wild West? Art and craftsmanship, mechanics and performance, history and romance, all combined to create that relentless passion for collecting.
And there's something for everyone; you don't need a whole lot of money to begin your collection. With the volatility of today's financial markets, collecting fine Winchesters makes a prudent, tangible investment. Rarity, originality, desirability, and condition, are the four commandments for protecting your investment.
Rob Kassab
