Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel with Letter - Manufactured in 1888 U.S. Badges The grip of this example

The grip of this example is a nice tangerine color and is relatively the same tone throughout

both occurring in August 1867 along the Bozeman Trail in the Wyoming and Montana Territories

and that is no different when it comes to this Norman Spangenhelm helmet

most welcome when landing under fire or caught in a ground wind

Really hard to find today

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel with Letter - Manufactured in 1888 U.S. Badges The grip of this exampleOriginal Item: Complete with Letter from Cody Firearms Museum showing information extracted from the original Winchester factory records. 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. Features the classic front sight and buck horn rear sight. The serial number is 272251B denoting the year of manufacture as 1888. Stock is in very good condition, a few minor nicks,