Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 358058 Ancient In service for just 20

In service for just 20 years

It is a right hand holster

It incorporated the "creeping" or ratchet loading lever and round barrel of the

battlefield pickup rifles so that they can be stripped down

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 358058 Ancient In service for just 20Original Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (faintly marked . 44WCF on the chamber) with a standard 24" octagonal barrel. Features the classic front sight and an iconic "buckhorn" rear sight, and has a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 358058B denoting the year of manufacture as 1890. The engraving on top of the barrel is clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN.