Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel and Peep Sight - Manufactured in 1888 U.S. Air Force in the assault

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this rare early American (late 18th century) dovetailed gunpowder box measures approximately 10 inches square and retains the NEPONSET GUNPOWDER label identifying the container as emanating from the eastern Massachusetts Neponset River watershed area where the first American powder mill was established

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel and Peep Sight - Manufactured in 1888 U.S. Air Force in the assaultOriginal Item: "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. This particular Winchester has been customized with a tang mounted rear peep sight, and an adjustable front sight with both bladed and ring shroud sights. The serial number is 237180B denoting the year of manufacture as 1884. Stocks are in very good solid condition, a with expected dings, small