Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 308461 Bira Gun and may have further markings

and may have further markings on the left barrel facet

Very nice overall condition

The leather is mostly intact

1941 by Grossadmiral (Grand Admiral) Erich Raeder

Sold in uncleaned condition just as we found them in Nepal after 150 years of storage

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 308461 Bira Gun and may have further markingsOriginal Item: "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (marked . 38 W. C. F on chamber) with a 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. It also still has traces of the the 38 CAL. marking on the feed block. Features the classic front sight and "buckhorn" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 308461B denoting the year of manufacture as 1889. The engraving on the top of the barrel is clear, with just a bit of