Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Serial 29831 - Made in 1879 Category_Lock Assembly The musket complete with original

The musket complete with original period double ended ramrod

and we believe them to be functional

We unfortunately have no cleaning rods small enough in house to give it a proper scrubbing

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and also making it nearly impossible for "through the propeller" synchronized forward firing on a fuselage mount

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Serial 29831 - Made in 1879 Category_Lock Assembly The musket complete with originalOriginal 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 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 really is "The Gun that Won the West!" This example has the more desirable