Original U.S. Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 385017B French Flags and has the standard vent

and has the standard vent covering

The grip looks to be shark skin shagreen wrapped wood

Moore's Caliber

The BOSHI (blade end) has a temper line that goes all the way around it

as indicated on the contract label

Original U.S. Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 385017B French Flags and has the standard ventOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" Well this just came to us from a long time collector, who made sure that all of his items were in CHOICE condition. This example is definitely magnificent, and is equipped with some very rare and highly desirable factory special order features: a half length magazine, and deluxe figured walnut stocks. The rifle came to us with a Cody Firearms Museum "Serial Number Search Request", dated 1