Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel - Manufactured in 1883 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly " in script and the

" in script and the barrel has an armory inventory date stamped into it of 1849 (a typical German habit)

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Round socket on the end of the handle for removing the cap on the connecting rod

The serial number indicates that it was built at Springfield in 1890

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel - Manufactured in 1883 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly " in script and theOriginal Item: The Gun that Won the West! This fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24 round barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and buckhorn rear sight. The serial number is 125720A denoting the year of manufacture as 1883. Dark walnut stock is solid condition with a few minor dings and scratches, the wood is very attractive stable and strong. Barrel and action retain much original brown blue finish.