Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 117912 French Pistols Dusenberry [sp

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There is also a German RB Number on the blade ricasso:

These were extremely scarce as the Snider Rifle only saw Front Line Service for 5-7 years

manufactured shell

reassembled onto a non-firing BATF approved aluminum new made display receiver

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 117912 French Pistols Dusenberry [spOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a standard 24" octagonal barrel. Features the classic front sight and an iconic "buckhorn" adjustable rear sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 117912A denoting the year of manufacture as 1883. The engraving on top of the barrel is partly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED