Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 16221 - Made in 1876 Russian Army Condition of the metalwork is

Condition of the metalwork is worn

but no letter code or date

The hard to find rear site is complete and even has an intact original spirit level

and the instability of WW2 rubber compounds

Letters from the fellows in his command

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 16221 - Made in 1876 Russian Army Condition of the metalwork isOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is it! This is a very rare FIRST MODEL Winchester 1873, and is one of the earliest that we have had! These were only produced for about 6 years ending in late 1879. This saddle ring carbine 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 really is "The Gun that Won the West!" This example has a 20"