Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel and Ladder Sight - Made in 1883 U.S. Flags with the barrel extending past

with the barrel extending past the badge

made from two pieces of wood bound with string wrappings

and filling

Westphalia

01/19 and 14/32

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel and Ladder Sight - Made in 1883 U.S. Flags with the barrel extending pastOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and an 1873 marked rear ladder sight, the first we have encountered. The serial number is 125749A denoting the year of manufacture as 1883. The engraving on top of the barrel is mostly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. KING'S IMPROVEMENT