Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1888 - Serial 258685B German Flags and Colliers

and Colliers

with a heavy

However this also indicates that it was made by Ames in Kalamazoo Michigan

An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production of the new steel helmets began at the Eisen-und Hüttenwerke

with a patent marking on the right side above the hole for the front sight: PAT APR 16TH 72

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1888 - Serial 258685B German Flags and ColliersOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The gun that won the west!" This fine rifle is in . 32 20 caliber (. 32 WCF) with a classic 24 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and iconic "buckhorn" style rear sight. Serial number 258685B denotes year of manufacture as 1888. The engraving on top of the barrel is fully legible: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED