Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1884 - Serial 158145A U.S. Grenades and the patent and maker

and the patent and maker information is marked on the side of the frame:

these are no longer present

Overall length is 10 1/4 inches with a 5 3/4 inch blade

which have the two additional screw bolsters on the side for butt stock attachment

so most likely it was retired from service in the 1890s

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1884 - Serial 158145A U.S. Grenades and the patent and makerOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a desirable 24" octagonal barrel. It is correctly marked 44 CAL. over the chamber and on the feed block, with MODEL. 1873. on the receiver tang. Features the classic brass blade front sight and a "flat top" rear adjustable sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 158145A denoting the year of manufacture as 1884. The