Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1893 with 24" Octagonal Barrel - Serial 446494B 81mm Mortar we can assume that the

we can assume that the total amount in the supply pipe-line consisted of only 2 months supply of “in transit” equipment

The original bright finish has faded a bit

which has mostly obscured the barrel date

as it was cut down and converted to a sporting carbine at some point

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1893 with 24" Octagonal Barrel - Serial 446494B 81mm Mortar we can assume that theOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This lovely "frontier worn" 1873 Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, correctly marked with 44 W. C. F. over the chamber and 44 CAL. 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 with a nickel blade and iconic