Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Serial 29591 - Made in 1879 Ancient On the reverse the inscription

On the reverse the inscription Für fünfzigjährige Diensttreue (“For fifty years of service”P

Model 1861 3-inch Ordnance Rifle

The barrel shows English proofs

This example is the earliest configuration

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Serial 29591 - Made in 1879 Ancient On the reverse the inscriptionOriginal 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