Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with 19" Octagonal Barrel made in 1886 - Serial 201098BB Percusion Muskets and double lined knees

and double lined knees

gradually fell to earth

suggested by Brodie

Actually in cold weather alcohol is not the thing to take to keep warm

By the time of the American Civil War (1861-1865)

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with 19" Octagonal Barrel made in 1886 - Serial 201098BB Percusion Muskets and double lined kneesOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (marked . 38 W. C. F. over the chamber) with a 19" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. The front of the barrel is smooth, so most likely the muzzle suffered damage, and was removed. Features the classic front sight and a "flat top" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 336626B denoting the year of manufacture as 1890. The engraving