Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Repeating Rifle with Round Barrel made in 1887 - Serial 240299B

Original Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This wonderful Winchester repeating rifle is in .38-40 caliber, correctly marked with 38 W.C.F. over the chamber, while the brass carrier block marking is worn off. It features a standard 24" round 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 the blade replaced by carved horn and iconic "buckhorn" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 240299B, which denotes the year of manufacture as 1887. The engraving on the top of the barrel present and legible: WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT.KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860. Condition of the rifle is very good, with the metalwork showing much of the original blued finish, now faded to a plum patina. There is a bit more wear on the receiver area, which does show a bit of past peppering. The wood stocks are in very good condition, showin