Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 Rifle in .22 Short with Octagonal Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 377849 Lewis Gun Obtained from a Battlefield Scavenger

Obtained from a Battlefield Scavenger in Belgium

“battle” and “date”

Year of Manufacture: Circa1840

as Americans

The crossguard has an outstanding raised-out open winged eagle

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 Rifle in .22 Short with Octagonal Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 377849 Lewis Gun Obtained from a Battlefield ScavengerOriginal Item: "The Gun that Won the West!" Well this is most unusual! We're used to seeing these fine rifles in . 38 40 or . 44 40, but this one is in . 22 Short Rimfire! It has a 24" octagonal barrel marked 22 SHORT over the chamber, and full length removable magazine tube. It is also marked 22 CAL. SHORT. marking on the feed block. Features the classic front sight and the iconic "Semi Buckhorn" adjustable rear sight. The serial number is 377849B