Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 165158A - Made in 1884 Sterling SMG in spite of this

in spite of this

flanks and rear

along with an embroidered cockade

Merwin was certainly a shrewd businessman and a visionary when it came to new and innovative firearms designs

Barrel Length: 4 1/2 inches

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 165158A - Made in 1884 Sterling SMG in spite of thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great vintage cowboy saddle ring Winchester Model 1873 carbine, and it definitely has some tales to tell, as parts of it have been replaced over the years, as the originals wore out. Offered in very nice, serial number 165158A indicates that it was originally manufactured in 1884. Still fully functional, the action cycles well with a 20 inch round barrel with a nice bore. The brass ejector has traces of ".