Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel Serial 23292 - Made in 1877 German Mauser 98k K98 the hammer tension is strong

the hammer tension is strong

This "guerrilla warfare in the air" proved very successful

the division sent a detachment to raise the German flag on Mount Elbrus on 21 August

It still bears the remains of the army paperwork from when it was shipped back from Germany

had a clearance of 14

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel Serial 23292 - Made in 1877 German Mauser 98k K98 the hammer tension is strongOriginal 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