Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with Heavy Round Barrel made in 1884 - Serial 158867A

Original Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This wonderful Winchester repeating rifle is in .44-40 caliber, correctly marked 44 CAL. on the breech and of the barren and on the bottom of the brass carrier block. It features a desirable 24" heavy 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 and iconic "buckhorn" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 158867A denotes the year of manufacture as 1884. 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. The walnut stocks are in very good condition, with a great red brown color and patina. There are some scratches, dents, and other wear, but nothing out of line with honest wear on the frontier. We did not notice any repairs such as replaced wood or glued cracks. It meets well with the crescent butt pla