Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Special Order 28 Inch Octagonal Barrel - Made in 1882 Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Nicely marked:

Nicely marked:

This is the only one IMA has seen

either one of which could be used to attach it to the M1961 cartridge belt

On 7 April 1945

mother of pearl

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Special Order 28 Inch Octagonal Barrel - Made in 1882 Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Nicely marked:Original Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a special order 28" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and fixed simple rear sight. The serial number is 102971A denoting the year of manufacture as 1882. The engraving on top of the barrel is mostly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH