Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 117912 French Pistols The original wood Shaft even

The original wood Shaft even retaining it's original spiked iron bottom mount

manufactured shell

These were extremely scarce as the Snider Rifle only saw Front Line Service for 5-7 years

resting for a short while before resuming the advance

the light cruiser Houston was torpedoed and heavily damaged

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 117912 French Pistols The original wood Shaft evenOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a standard 24" octagonal barrel. Features the classic front sight and an iconic "buckhorn" adjustable rear sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 117912A denoting the year of manufacture as 1883. The engraving on top of the barrel is partly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED