Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with 24" Round Barrel Made in 1883 - Serial 112649A Conflict to initiate a slave revolt

to initiate a slave revolt in Southern states by taking over the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry

in the original dark blue / gray finish

what we were able to uncover is that he served as a Co-Pilot with the 15th Army Air Force

The reverse of the guard has some very light freckling but it is not lifting

The chamber looks to be almost full size

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with 24" Round Barrel Made in 1883 - Serial 112649A Conflict to initiate a slave revoltOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This lovely "2nd Model" 1873 Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, faintly marked 44 CAL on the brass carrier block, while the barrel marking is worn away. It features a very nice 24" heavy walled round barrel and full length magazine tube. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features the classic front sight with a replacement copper