Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel Serial 23292 - Made in 1877 Headgear The rear skirt is nicely

The rear skirt is nicely marked as follows:

from Infantry Commission to Corp of Engineer Commission and was assigned overseas to Corps of Engineers Co A 2nd Platoon 299th Engr

the soldier created a souvenir trench art style belt by amassing 25 buttons

Fürst Friedrich Günther of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt founded his house order on May 20

Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel Serial 23292 - Made in 1877 Headgear The rear skirt is nicelyOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is it! This is a very rare FIRST MODEL Winchester 1873, and is one of the earliest that we have had! These were only produced for about 6 years ending in late 1879. 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 really is "The Gun that Won the West!" This example has a 24" round barrel