WINCHESTER 1873 .44-40 WIN

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 626440



The Winchester Model 1873 in .44-40 WCF is the quintessential \"Gun that Won the West.\" Introduced in 1873, it was the first centerfire rifle produced by Winchester, offering a significant upgrade in reliability and power over the previous rimfire models.

Winchester 1873 Carbine
A standard 1873 Carbine typically differs from the Sporting Rifle in these ways:
- Barrel Length: Standard carbines almost always have a 20-inch round barrel.
- Magazine: Usually features a full-length magazine tube (ending just before the muzzle).
- Furniture: Carbines have a distinct barrel band holding the forend in place, whereas rifles use a metal forend tip (cap).
- Saddle Ring: Most original carbines featured a \"Saddle Ring\" on the left side of the receiver for securing the gun to a scabbard.
- Buttplate: Carbines typically have a rounded \"carbine\" buttplate, while rifles often have a crescent-shaped \"rifle\" buttplate.
- Dust Cover: 1st Model

The .44-40 Winchester (.44 WCF) Cartridge
- The .44-40 was the original chambering for the 1873 and remains its most iconic. Its name stands for .44 caliber bullet propelled by 40 grains of black powder.
- Dual-Purpose: Its massive success was largely due to Colt and Remington chambering their revolvers (like the Colt Frontier Six-Shooter) in the same caliber. This allowed frontiersmen to carry one type of ammunition for both their rifle and sidearm.
- Performance: A standard 200-grain lead bullet travels at roughly 1,245 fps, making it effective for medium game and self-defense out to about 150 yards.

This rifle includes the original cleaning rod in the stock.

This rifle was manufactured in 1876.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 1873
Caliber Info: .44-40 WIN
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 20" BARREL
Action: LEVER ACTION
Finish: blued

Price: $8,999.99
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