Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Lever Action Repeating Rifle with 23" Round Barrel Serial 23215 - Made in 1877 German Militaria This example bears serial number

This example bears serial number YW

the Präsidialkanzlei des Führers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number for Förster & Barth of Pforzheim

somewhat of a forerunner of the "magazine cutoff"

A grenade and cartridge would be used with a Schießbecher (shooting cup) grenade launcher to direct the projectile

Marine Jimmy Jones

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Lever Action Repeating Rifle with 23" Round Barrel Serial 23215 - Made in 1877 German Militaria This example bears serial numberOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is it! This is a very rare FIRST MODEL Winchester 1873, and is one of the earliest 1873 rifles that we have had! These were only produced for about 6 years ending in late 1879, with serial numbers ranging from 1 to approximately 31,000. 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. This