Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel Serial 23292 - Made in 1877 Headgear Note: The barrel is welded
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Original U.S. Winchester First Model 1873 .44 40 Rifle with Round Barrel Serial 23292 Made in 1877 Headgear Note: The barrel is welded Note: The barrel is welded into place and cannot be removed Immediately after the cannon was fired a gunner was required to 'swab out' the interior of the cannon barrel with a very wet mop to extinguish any remaining sparks from the previous discharge