Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel Serial 23551 - Made in 1877 Category_Water Jacket Assembly though it does have some

though it does have some splitting and wear

A really nice M-1866 Chassepot rifle that may well have seen hostile action

though there is some moth damage

the company stayed in business until 1804

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel Serial 23551 - Made in 1877 Category_Water Jacket Assembly though it does have someOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is it! This is a very rare FIRST MODEL Winchester 1873, and is one of the earliest that we have had! 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. This really is "The Gun that Won the West!" This example has a 24" round barrel