Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel & Saddle Ring made in 1879 - Serial 37809 Antique Cartridge Firearms an item worthy of further

an item worthy of further research

It has a 21 1/2-inch barrel

they were reportedly often among the first pieces of equipment to be abandoned by soldiers on the battlefield

Cartridge casing was not physically attached to the projectile

which is why the emblem on this example is slightly loose in the grip

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel & Saddle Ring made in 1879 - Serial 37809 Antique Cartridge Firearms an item worthy of furtherOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This is a very nice "frontier worn" example of an early 2nd model Winchester Model 1873 repeating rifle. It is chambered in the popular . 44 40 caliber with a 24" round barrel, correctly marked with MODEL. 1873. on the receiver tang. The caliber markings have worn off, but we have confirmed with measurements that it is in . 44 40 Winchester Center Fire. Features the classic blade front