Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Made in 1889 - Serial 317450B Russian Antique Guns The launcher is somewhat unusual

The launcher is somewhat unusual in that rather than using the more common cup designs it is a gas trap system

The so-called "M56 ammo case" includes an adjustable attachment strap on its back that clips onto metal loops on the Load Bearing Suspenders to prevent wobbling of the case and to distribute the weight better from belt to suspenders

the tape system was designed to automate the placing of the percussion cap and therefore speed up the overall rate of fire of the weapon

which will look great in any display setting

and was designed specifically to overcome to shortcomings of the 1913

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Made in 1889 - Serial 317450B Russian Antique Guns The launcher is somewhat unusualOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This lovely "frontier worn" 1873 Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, correctly marked with 44 CAL. over the chamber and on the brass carrier block. It features a desirable 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features a replacement front sight and iconic "buckhorn" rear adjustable