Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1888 - Serial 258685B German Flags This marking is seen on

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Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1888 - Serial 258685B German Flags This marking is seen onOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The gun that won the west!" This fine rifle is in . 32 20 caliber (. 32 WCF) with a classic 24 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and iconic "buckhorn" style rear sight. Serial number 258685B denotes year of manufacture as 1888. The engraving on top of the barrel is fully legible: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED