Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1890 Crimean War The end of the handle

The end of the handle was curved and machined to provide a grip for the rim of the

The bayonet frog and buckle attachment secure the "Epee" bayonet in place

It was superceded in 1898 with the introduction of the Gew 98 rifle also in an updated version of the same caliber and many 88s were updated and then marked with a small "S" on the receiver ring to indicate it could be used with the upgraded ammunition

Consisting of an 8 inch by 8 inch double ply pocket to retain the blade with a brass mounted neck strap to wrap around the haft to secure the spade into the carrier

The saber is in fair to good condition and still bears traces of the gilt inlay on the blade of scrolls of leaves and the Royal Cypher of King George III

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1890 Crimean War The end of the handleOriginal Item: The Gun that Won the West! This fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24 octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and buck horn rear sight. The serial number is 340055B denoting the year of manufacture as 1890. Stock is in very good condition, a few minor dings, with the original finish intact. Offered with a crisp tight action in fully functional condition with the original dust