Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with 22" Round Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 292062B Category_Feed Block Assembly and have been painted blue

and have been painted blue

There is some cracking towards the upper left part of the lock inlet

Optical lenses are clear

the days of mounted Cavalry were already drawing to a close

right after the switch to swivel bales for securing the chin strap

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with 22" Round Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 292062B Category_Feed Block Assembly and have been painted blueOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (faintly marked 38 W. C. F. on chamber) with a 22" round barrel and full length magazine tube. It also still has the 38 CAL. marking on the feed block. Features a nice aftermarket "Flat top" rear sight, with a replacement front sight as well. The serial number is 292062B denoting the year of manufacture as 1889. The engraving on the top of the barrel