Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured 1879 U.S. Equipment engraved gilt shell guard

engraved gilt shell guard

as used with Enfield Rifle Case

The barrel shows English proofs

Beachwood Canvas

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured 1879 U.S. Equipment engraved gilt shell guardOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very rare FIRST MODEL Winchester 1873. 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. The Gun that Won the West! This fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24 octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube.