BigJ71

This is a tough one for me asI have many that are dear to me but this one stands out the most. It'sa model 1873 (circa 1884) 44-40 that was one of 10 Winchesters bought on consignment and then sold byBill Cody (yup Buffalo Bill). This rifle was given to me by my father and I'd heard the stories of it's history and purchase since I was a kid. My father never bothered with confirming with Winchester. He's "Old School" and actually purchased the rifle from the widow of the original buyer so he knew it's story and that was good enough for him. I on the other hand like to get things in writing because as time goes on it gets tougher and tougher to confirm. So the first thing I did was write to the Winchester Museum for written conformation of the story. Not only was it true but I now have a "standing offer of purchase" from the Cody Museum should I ever want to sell it. The engraved side plates are pure silver, it's just a beautiful rifle.