Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1883 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock although with a muzzle velocity

although with a muzzle velocity of only 45 m (148 ft) per second it would take 1

WOLLDRIDGE' (as marked on tail of the lockplate) falls into the pre Brown Bess category of a 'Colonel's Musket'

The brown leather sweat band is very nice but is torn at both temple locations is about size 55

the nearly 13" blade (bilah) has the traditional Kris snake like design

It is straight but does have one dent with some original paint

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1883 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock although with a muzzle velocityOriginal Item: The Gun that Won the West! This fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24 octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and buck horn rear sight. The serial number is 142953A denoting the year of manufacture as 1883. Stock is in very good condition, a few minor dings, small chips, with the original finish intact. Offered with a crisp tight action in fully functional condition with the