Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 339304B U.S. Artillery as typical of the 3rd

as typical of the 3rd model

The lower swivel takes the sling end with only the two pairs of holes

5" in its gilt frame depicting captain Reutter in full cavalry officer's uniform complete with his sword and shows him wearing a very fancy pair of epaulettes which we have

This fine little gun started life as a French Flintlock Carbine

and it as it was when originally issued

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 339304B U.S. Artillery as typical of the 3rdOriginal 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 339304B denotes year of manufacture as 1890. The engraving on top of the barrel is fully legible: WINCHESTER'S EPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED