Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1891 Spanish Militaria the prototype

the prototype

from 16 to 24 December 1944

and designs have been engraved into the handle

we have no way to verify if it actually works

releasing the barrel assembly and allowing it to rotate

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1891 Spanish Militaria the prototypeOriginal Item: "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (marked . 38 WCF) with a 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and "semi buckhorn" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 399197B denoting the year of manufacture as 1891. The engraving on the top of the barrel is clear, one of the best we've seen: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U. S. A. KING'S