Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel and Ladder Sight - Made in 1883 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia serial number and the makers

serial number and the makers code "cra" for "Altmarkische Kettenwerke GmbH

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The unique "CRANK HANDLE" grip is constructed from two steel stampings riveted together

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Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel and Ladder Sight - Made in 1883 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia serial number and the makersOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and an 1873 marked rear ladder sight, the first we have encountered. The serial number is 125749A denoting the year of manufacture as 1883. The engraving on top of the barrel is mostly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. KING'S IMPROVEMENT