Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured 1879 German Flags These guns were widely used

These guns were widely used during the Great War (World War 1)

the screws could be stripped

and everything is vintage except the nickel plating

year of manufacture is unknown but they are vintage

Yet the different colors and markings on shields did more than just identify a specific impi

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured 1879 German Flags These guns were widely usedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very rare FIRST MODEL Winchester 1873. 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. The Gun that Won the West! This fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24 octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube.