Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Made in 1889 - Serial 317450B Russian Antique Guns The launcher is somewhat unusual

The launcher is somewhat unusual in that rather than using the more common cup designs it is a gas trap system

though it does present balance issues

or after the Korean War

Constructed of aluminum and steel

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Made in 1889 - Serial 317450B Russian Antique Guns The launcher is somewhat unusualOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This lovely "frontier worn" 1873 Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, correctly marked with 44 CAL. over the chamber and on the brass carrier block. It features a desirable 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features a replacement front sight and iconic "buckhorn" rear adjustable