Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1882 Brown Bess and forward ejection

and forward ejection

until late 1944

Maxim's original 1884 Maxim gun

This term coined by collectors refers to the change of a "V" leaf main spring and a monotube barrel

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Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1882 Brown Bess and forward ejectionOriginal Item: The gun that won the west! This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (. 38 WCF) with a custom 22 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Serial number 137925A denotes year of manufacture as 1882. Original walnut stocks are in very good solid condition with very minor dings and scratches from use and age and lots of original finish remaining. Very crisp tight action in fully functional condition with the original dust cover.