Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1888 with 24" Round Barrel, Cleaning Rod, and Factory Letter - Serial 279684B Crimean War Coombs passed away in 2012

Coombs passed away in 2012 at the age of 89

Unlike the American weapon it appears to have had an ordinary high-explosive shell from the beginning

with a lovely worn patina overall

All focus adjustment still turn freely

and three of the bullets came out intact and ARE INCLUDED with this lovely display piece

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1888 with 24" Round Barrel, Cleaning Rod, and Factory Letter - Serial 279684B Crimean War Coombs passed away in 2012Original Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This wonderful honest used Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, correctly marked with 44 W. C. F. on the left barrel facet and 44 CAL. on the bottom of the brass carrier block. It features a very nice 24" heavy round barrel and full length magazine tube. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features a replacement brass front blade sight