Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with 24" Heavy Round Barrel and Factory Letter - Serial 107399A made in 1882 French Ordnance In 1877 these rifles were

In 1877 these rifles were sent back to the company for servicing

passing away in 1907

The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads YJ 175

it is frayed but does still retain the originally leather retaining strap

down to the final grind cross grain on the blade

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with 24" Heavy Round Barrel and Factory Letter - Serial 107399A made in 1882 French Ordnance In 1877 these rifles wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This lovely "frontier worn" Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, which we have confirmed with a dummy cartridge in the chamber, as the caliber markings have worn away. It features a very nice 24" heavy round barrel and full length magazine tube. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features a replacement copper front blade sight and a