Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1893 - Serial 452412B Antique Wheellock Firearms has purchased a small Collection

has purchased a small Collection of significant British Naval Historical Objects salvaged from ships from ADMIRAL HORATIO NELSON'S Naval Career

the stitching pulled apart breaking free from the gun and dropped a $2500 display gun on the ground smashing the bakelite stock

The parts are also all stamped 58 (even the scabbard lock pin)

It bears original green paint and is marked on the top with ink stampings and German maker code / date:

) and some of the original paint

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1893 - Serial 452412B Antique Wheellock Firearms has purchased a small CollectionOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (marked . 44 W. C. F above the chamber and . 4[4] CAL on the ejector block) with a standard 24" octagonal barrel. Features the classic front sight and the iconic "Buckhorn" rear adjustable sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 452412B denoting the year of manufacture as 1893. The engraving on top of the barrel is clear: