32-20, all of which were also popular handgun cartridges of the day, allowing users to conveniently carry just one type of ammunition. 44-40 cartridge, it was later produced in. Still an icon almost a century and a half later, it was manufactured between 18. The Model 1873 was one of the most successful Winchester rifles of its day, gaining the reputation as 'The Gun that Won the West'. There is a also a hairline crack running from the receiver tang, which has been expertly repaired, but otherwise these are some great looking stocks! The stocks are in good shape, with the lovely red-brown color of aged oiled walnut. The metalwork has a nice aged blue, though there is some past pitting on a good part of the bop of the barrel, and other areas as well. The carbine is in nice matured condition showing use and really presents nicely. KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866.

The engraving on top of the barrel is partly legible: The rear sight looks to be a period replacement, which is unfortunately not fully functional. This Carbine has the 'Crescent' butt plate with working storage compartment, and the side mounted saddle ring. It does show lands and grooves, but also areas of oxidation and fouling. Still fully functional, the action cycles great, with a 20 inch round barrel with a good bore.

Offered in very nice aged condition and correct in all respects, serial number 175562A indicates that it was manufactured in 1885. 44/40 (marked 44 CAL. over the chamber), as used in both carbines and six guns revolvers of the era. This is a great vintage cowboy saddle ring Winchester Model 1873 carbine in the most popular caliber of.

Winchester model 1885 serial numbers