Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Lever Action Repeating Rifle with 24" Round Barrel Serial 18731 - Made in 1876 British Lancer Three major battles were fought

Three major battles were fought within town limits and four others nearby

- Dozens of aerial photographs likely taken by Shook or by his unit

neck guard apron is serial number stamped 9295 and the interior

the front of the Regimental sector was to be diminished to include only that held by the battalion on the right

5Shoulder to shoulder: 16

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Lever Action Repeating Rifle with 24" Round Barrel Serial 18731 - Made in 1876 British Lancer Three major battles were foughtOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is it! This is a very rare FIRST MODEL Winchester 1873, and is one of the earliest 1873 rifles that we have had! These were only produced for about 6 years ending in late 1879, with serial numbers ranging from 1 to approximately 31,000. This rifle is in the very popular . 44 40 caliber, the same as the Colt Frontier 1873 Revolver which allowed the owner to use the same ammunition for both rifle and handgun. This