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Antique Winchester 1873 First Model .44 Caliber BP Rifle of American Horse the Younger S/N 2304XX Guns International #: 102229866 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1873 - Winchester Collectible Firearms Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms Company: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms Member Since: 5/22/07 State: Missouri Zip: 65721 Country: United States Phone: (417) 581-4570 Fax: (417) 581-1873 Platinum Seller Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check,Money Order About Us: 3-Day Inspection does NOT apply to NIB Firearms and does NOT Apply to other Firearms unless the Description in the Listing of the Firearm is Different than what is Shipped. Description: American Horse the Younger's Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 caliber Blackpowder Includes The "Guns of History" letter of Historical significance and information on Chief American Horse American Horse the Younger, an Oglala Sioux, was born in the Black Hills near Rapid Creek in 1840. His birth name was Cannot Walk (Manishnee) and his father was Chief Sitting Bear. Sitting Bear was the brother of Oglala Chief American  Horse the Elder. When Sitting Bear was killed by the Crow, Cannot Walk was very young, so his uncle American Horse the Elder took him in and raised him Cannot Walk participated in the "Battle of Little Bighorn" and after the battle, he took his family back to the Red Cloud Agency. When his Uncle American Horse the Elder was killed at Slim Buttes in September 1876, Cannot Walk took his uncle's name and became known as American Horse the Younger. He became Chief of the Oglala Wagluhe Band in his uncle's place, as indicated on this rifle 24" round barrel Full lengthe magazine tube Walnut stock Bluing remains in recessed areas and on barrel and magazine tube According to "The Guns of History", here are the customized writing in Togia that American Horse the Younger put on this rifle: American Horse the Younger is written in togia on the rifle frame in front of the elevator On the elevator, the name American Horse the Younger is written again On the left side of the stock si the Oglala Band mark of the Wagiuhe Loafer Band in brass tacks On the rifle's forearm are brass tacks for American Horse the Elder On the right side of the stock is the brass tack configuration of American Horse the Younger This rifle was aquired by Cannot Walk aka American Horse the Younger at Little Bighorn, the brass buttons were put on it at a later time afer American Horse took his uncle's name and became chief of the Wagluhe Loafer Band This Rifle was Made in 1874 Bore is dark with good lands and grooves Steel crescent butt plate with storage Desirable Early model with "thumb print" dust cover Action works smoothly Once he became chief he accomplished many things, He traveled to Washington D.C., signed treaties and participated in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show following Sitting Bulls departure from the Show. He later settled in the Medicine Root District of the Pine Ride Reservation, and died in his log home on December 16, 1908 Serial number 2304XX SOLD Antique: Yes