Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel & Saddle Ring made in 1879 - Serial 37809 Antique Cartridge Firearms The top of the head

The top of the head is adorned by a 3 1/2" spike

they were reportedly often among the first pieces of equipment to be abandoned by soldiers on the battlefield

It has a 21 1/2-inch barrel

it may have at one point been closer to 5 1/2" inches long

and "Kiyonobu" their "swordsmith name

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel & Saddle Ring made in 1879 - Serial 37809 Antique Cartridge Firearms The top of the headOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This is a very nice "frontier worn" example of an early 2nd model Winchester Model 1873 repeating rifle. It is chambered in the popular . 44 40 caliber with a 24" round barrel, correctly marked with MODEL. 1873. on the receiver tang. The caliber markings have worn off, but we have confirmed with measurements that it is in . 44 40 Winchester Center Fire. Features the classic blade front