Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1891 German Badges & Signs This sight however was not

This sight however was not perfected until 1885

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The silvered variety was for use by Officers and the brass finished examples by other ranks

_ ISBN: 978-1-894581-52-3 
_ English 
_ Hardcover

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1891 German Badges & Signs This sight however was notOriginal Item: The gun that won the west! This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (. 38 WCF) with a 24 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features all original parts with a restored cased hardened blued finish and original walnut stocks. Serial number 404030B denotes year of manufacture as 1891. Stock is in excellent condition with minor dings and scratches from use and age with much original finish remaining. Very crisp tight action