Original U.S. Winchester 1873 .44-40 Octagon Barrel Checkered Stock Rifle Manufactured in 1878 with Factory Letter Lewis Gun For instance there was an

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Pressed felt and oilcloth construction with leather edging around the brim

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Original U.S. Winchester 1873 .44-40 Octagon Barrel Checkered Stock Rifle Manufactured in 1878 with Factory Letter Lewis Gun For instance there was anOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known as The Gun that Won the West! This Winchester Model 1873 rifle in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24 octagonal barrel, full length magazine tube and custom ordered factory checkered stocks is in very good condition. It features ear; y "thumb print" dust cover, classic front sight and buck horn rear sight. The serial number 30252 denotes the year of manufacture as 1878. Wonderful rare factory checkered stock