Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Serial 29831 - Made in 1879 Japanese Flare Guns (we cannot guarantee functionality)

(we cannot guarantee functionality)

also known as Vickers

but that was not uncommon for later war produced awards

All parts are matching with serial number 34337 denoting that the year of manufacture was 1862 making this is a nice example of the classic side arm used during the U

Spreckel Brothers Company in San Francisco

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Serial 29831 - Made in 1879 Japanese Flare Guns (we cannot guarantee functionality)Original 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