Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Serial 29502 - Made in 1879 Blunderbuss manned by Spanish–American War and

manned by Spanish–American War and Boxer Rebellion veterans along with a large number of raw recruits

blank-fire only ammunition

including the detachable axle tree

Battery C fired a "perfect mission"

Scabbard length: 20 3/4"

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Serial 29502 - Made in 1879 Blunderbuss manned by Spanish–American War andOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is it! This is a very rare FIRST MODEL Winchester 1873, and is one of the earliest 1873 rifles that we have had! These were only produced for about 6 years ending in late 1879, with serial numbers ranging from 1 to approximately 31,000. This rifle is in the very popular . 44 40 caliber, the same as the Colt Frontier 1873 Revolver which allowed the owner to use the same ammunition for both rifle and handgun. This