Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Serial 29831 - Made in 1879 Japanese Flare Guns Colors are vibrant

Colors are vibrant

and was never marked with a Type or Serial number for the Bombing computer it was to be matched to

It appears to be Zinc plated on the scabbard and hilt

also known as Vickers

but that was not uncommon for later war produced awards

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Serial 29831 - Made in 1879 Japanese Flare Guns Colors are vibrantOriginal 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 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. This really is "The Gun that Won the West!" This example has the more desirable