Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Octagonal Barrel Converted Carbine - Manufactured in 1886 Japanese Navy perhaps the only

perhaps the only

The very first stops had a triangular lightening cut

The butt plate and barrel band material was also changed from brass to steel

Steel head packed in grease

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Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Octagonal Barrel Converted Carbine - Manufactured in 1886 Japanese Navy perhaps the onlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This started life as a full length Winchester Model 1873 rifle that was made in 1886 which was later converted for use in Montana to a cowboy carbine. It certainly saw use in the Old West and is in most popular caliber of . 44 40 used in both carbines and six guns of the era. It was professionally period converted to an 18" barrel and appears correct in all respects. Serial number 219844 indicates that it was