Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 16221 - Made in 1876 Military Maps which is included

which is included

just the usual wear from use

The case has an escutcheon plate to center of lid for a coat of arms or a gentleman's initials

Their final combat deployment was from January 24

the number has increased to over 2

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial 16221 - Made in 1876 Military Maps which is includedOriginal 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 saddle ring carbine 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 a 20"