Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 140654 Japanese Documents and Books rifled muzzle loaders were rapidly

rifled muzzle loaders were rapidly eclipsed by the introduction of quick-firers using self-contained metal cased ammunition

to match either gold (gilt) or silver buttons

Until 25 July

From what we can tell from records

" Well this is most unusual

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 140654 Japanese Documents and Books rifled muzzle loaders were rapidlyOriginal 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 140654A 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