Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured 1879 German Flags year of manufacture is unknown

year of manufacture is unknown but they are vintage

CASE: #5819

radar stations and other installations before the Normandy invasion in June 1944

These guns were widely used during the Great War (World War 1)

Length: 17 inches

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured 1879 German Flags year of manufacture is unknownOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very rare FIRST MODEL Winchester 1873. These were only produced for about 6 years ending in late 1879. This rifle is in the very popular . 44 40 caliber the same as the Colt Frontier 1873 Revolver which allowed the owner to use the same ammunition for both rifle and handgun. The Gun that Won the West! This fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24 octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube.