Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured 1879 German Flags At this point the barrel

At this point the barrel dissipated heat as fast as it was generated

year of manufacture is unknown but they are vintage

These guns were widely used during the Great War (World War 1)

During the war two members of the division were awarded the Medal of Honor

These have become very hard to find

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured 1879 German Flags At this point the barrelOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very rare FIRST MODEL Winchester 1873. 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. 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.