Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 165158A - Made in 1884 Snider Rifle 62X25 bottle neck cartridge used

62X25 bottle neck cartridge used by the Soviets

The chin strap is fully intact

but we have not tested for fear of damaging it

The 33 1/2 inch blade is in solid gem

The example has an original with a TOWER and a Crown GR marked lock as well as an original English proofed barrel

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 165158A - Made in 1884 Snider Rifle 62X25 bottle neck cartridge usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great vintage cowboy saddle ring Winchester Model 1873 carbine, and it definitely has some tales to tell, as parts of it have been replaced over the years, as the originals wore out. Offered in very nice, serial number 165158A indicates that it was originally manufactured in 1884. Still fully functional, the action cycles well with a 20 inch round barrel with a nice bore. The brass ejector has traces of ".