Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1885 French Pistols Measuring 33" in overall length

Measuring 33" in overall length

ready to display in any European or colonial collection of Flintlock weapons

The Zulu Wars ended in 1879 with the complete rout of the Zulus at the Battle of Ulundi

It fired a bagged charge instead of a self-contained cartridge

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Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1885 French Pistols Measuring 33" in overall lengthOriginal Item: The Gun that Won the West! This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24 octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and buck horn rear sight. The serial number is 186133A denoting the year of manufacture as1885. Stocks are in very good solid condition, a with expected dings, small chips, and minor imperfections but retain much of the original finish. Offered with a crisp tight