S#: 87197 | 26" Octagonal Barrel with full length magazine tube | .32-40 Winchester: This was one of the two black-powder transition cartridges available on the very first day of production in October 1894 (alongside the .38-55). Because it was quickly eclipsed by modern smokeless rounds like the .30-30, it became the least popular of the original standard cartridges. According to factory surveys, only around 11% or fewer of early production rifles were chambered in .32-40, making surviving configurations rare and highly sought after today |||| CONDITION: Fair. Darkened patina brown surface with about 20% blue finish. Smooth metal, no pitting. Markings are crisp and clear. Wood stock is good and solid with some handling marks and a small dent right side. Wood forend is solid with two chips on front corner. Mechanically functions. Bore shows rifling with some rust ||||| CLASS: ANTIQUE