Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel - Manufactured in 1889 Antique Winchesters which shows only light dents

which shows only light dents

Lining is in very good condition with typical wear at the neck

It also has matching serial number 5264 on the frame

out of necessity principally due to the superiority of the Chassepot

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel - Manufactured in 1889 Antique Winchesters which shows only light dentsOriginal Item: "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (marked . 38 WCF) with a 24" round barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and "flat top" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 288057B denoting the year of manufacture as 1889. The engraving on the top of the barrel is clear, one of the best we've seen: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.