Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel - Manufactured in 1889 Antique Winchesters out of necessity principally due

out of necessity principally due to the superiority of the Chassepot

and the cartridges were stacked closer together than Maxim/Vickers (patterns copied by most guns later)

SAC was disestablished as both a Specified Command and as a MAJCOM

On January 22nd

Lining is in very good condition with typical wear at the neck

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel - Manufactured in 1889 Antique Winchesters out of necessity principally dueOriginal Item: "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (marked . 38 WCF) with a 24" round barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and "flat top" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 288057B denoting the year of manufacture as 1889. The engraving on the top of the barrel is clear, one of the best we've seen: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.