Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1880 French Antique Guns off to combat the enemy

off to combat the enemy

This is an extremely scarce conversion because in 1943 the new made 12" bladed P-1943 India Pattern Bayonet without blade fuller was adopted and that in turn was replaced in 1944 by the square pommel P-1944 Jungle Fighting Bayonet

shows wear and damage and repairs but is still complete

take it to a professionally certified gunsmith for evaluation and testing

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1880 French Antique Guns off to combat the enemyOriginal 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 49972 denoting the year of manufacture as 1880. 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