Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1886 - Serial 204423B German Gun Magazines With little resistance to slow

With little resistance to slow it down

The patent dates on the left side of the frame are very faint

this is a very nice British EIC Saddle Ring carbine with a very nice "Twist steel" forged barrel

indicated by the circled GES

There is a bit of stiffness

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1886 - Serial 204423B German Gun Magazines With little resistance to slowOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This wonderful Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, correctly marked with 44 CAL. over the chamber and on the brass carrier block. It features a desirable 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features the classic front sight and a "flat top" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is