Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 398805B Ordnance Cavalry Division and as D

Cavalry Division and as D

'The bomber was making a slow but noticeable decent from the 5000 feet at which we picked it up

He is now in his ninety's and selling us most all of his collection

The leather blade buffer washer is present

S/Sgts Arthur L

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 398805B Ordnance Cavalry Division and as DOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a desirable 24" octagonal barrel. It is correctly marked 44 W. C. F. over the chamber and 44 CAL on the feed block, with MODEL. 1873. on the receiver tang. Features the classic nickel blade front sight and iconic "buckhorn" rear adjustable sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 398805B denoting the year of manufacture