Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 16221 - Made in 1876 Japanese Antique Guns Nottinghamshire to the east

Nottinghamshire to the east

The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads BS 14

Returning to France in September

The cleaning rod / bayonet is in very good shape

It's -- I don't even remember

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 16221 - Made in 1876 Japanese Antique Guns Nottinghamshire to the eastOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is it! This is a very rare FIRST MODEL Winchester 1873, and is one of the earliest that we have had! These were only produced for about 6 years ending in late 1879. This saddle ring carbine 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. This really is "The Gun that Won the West!" This example has a 20"