Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1883 French Militaria brought on by the sensational

brought on by the sensational finds of the German amateur archeologist Heinrich Schliemann at the site of Ilium

and Niger off Cadiz allowed Nelson to detach them to disrupt local shipping supplying provisions for the Franco-Spanish Combined Fleet in Cadiz

Pilot Officer on the front side

maker marked

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1883 French Militaria brought on by the sensationalOriginal Item: "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and buck horn rear sight. The serial number is 114053A denoting the year of manufacture as 1883. Stocks are in very good solid condition, a with expected dings, small chips, and minor imperfections but retains much of the original finish. Offered with a crisp tight