All Original and correct. Very nice bore. An original Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine chambered in .44-40 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) and manufactured in 1884 represents a notable transition year in Winchester production.

Key Specifications & 1884 Details

• Caliber: .44-40 Winchester (.44 WCF, holding a 40-grain black powder charge behind a 200-grain bullet).

• Receiver Material: The year 1884 marks the historic transition point when Winchester shifted from iron receivers to steel receivers for the Model 1873.

• Barrel Length: Standard 20-inch round barrel for the carbine configuration.

• Features:

 • Integral sliding dust cover on top of the receiver.

 • Saddle ring mounted on the left side of the receiver (designed for attaching to a cowboy's saddle rig).

 • Steel carbine-style buttplate featuring a trapdoor for a cleaning rod.

 • Ladder-style rear sight graduated up to 900 yards