Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 Rifle in .22 Short with Octagonal Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 377849 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns and little sharpening

and little sharpening

but increases in width to around 1 3/4 inches about 2 inches from the tip

the barrel tang marked M-1815 and has a brass pan

1924 in Edwardsville

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 Rifle in .22 Short with Octagonal Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 377849 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns and little sharpeningOriginal 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