Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1890 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts unlike the highly adaptable Maxim-derived

unlike the highly adaptable Maxim-derived machine guns

allowing air retaliation and the parachuting of much needed food

by the Napoleonic period the carbine was shortened to a 28" barrel and had a metal ramrod

Included is the original cuirassier scabbard but this is heavily pitted externally

still very supple and in first-rate condition

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1890 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts unlike the highly adaptable Maxim-derivedOriginal Item: The Gun that Won the West! This fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24 octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and buck horn rear sight. The serial number is 243755B denoting the year of manufacture as 1890. Stock is in very good condition, a few minor dings, small chips, with the original finish intact. Offered with a crisp tight action in fully functional condition with the